The Toronto Maple Leafs were trying to score a third consecutive victory over the Montreal Canadiens, but Nick Suzuki saved his team in overtime to make it 5-4 on Tuesday evening at Scotiabank Arena.
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CH scored three consecutive goals to surprise the Leafs, who defeated them on Friday and Saturday. Josh Anderson forced extra time when the Canadian’s net was empty, taking his time to beat Ilya Samsonov in the upper section.
Just 31 seconds into overtime, Suzuki pounced on Cole Caufield’s return shot, which had just hit the post head-on. The captain finished his evening with three points.
The Habs players showed character in this meeting. Johnathan Kovacevic, who is having a good training camp, quickly responded to John Tavares’ second goal at the start of the third period.
Max Domi also hit the target, against his former team, to boot. Noah Gregor was the first of the local favorites to shake the ropes, taking advantage of a moment of weakness from Allen. The Canadiens goaltender spent the entire game on the ice, allowing four goals on 28 shots.
Kirby Dach and Mattias Norlinder obtained the other successes for the visitors. Sean Monahan was particularly generous with two assists.
The Canadian will finish his preparatory schedule by crossing swords with the Ottawa Senators on Saturday evening at the Canadian Tire Centre.
THE MATCH SUMMARY
EXTENSION
00:31 – BUT MTL 5-4
00:00 – Start of the period.
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 – End of period.
7:20 p.m. – BUT MTL 4-4 The Canadian removes Jake Allen in the final moments of the match. Josh Anderson manages to tie the game with a quick shot.
1:43 p.m. – BUT MTL 4-3 Johnathan Kovacevic’s shot beats Ilya Samsonov. The Canadians reduced the gap to one goal.
11:38 – TOR GOAL 4-2 John Tavares puts the finishing touches on a superb play. Toronto regains a two-goal lead.
06:46 – William Nylander receives a penalty. The Canadian will play on the numerical advantage.
03:35 – Sean Monahan is hunted. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.
00:00 – Start of the period.
SECOND PERIOD
20:00- End of period.
19:49 – BUT MTL 3-2 Auston Matthews is guilty of a turnover on the power play. Kirby Dach scores following a brilliant pass from Sean Monahan. The gap is reduced to one goal.
18:13 – Arber Xhekaj is chased away. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.
14:45 – TOR GOAL 3-1 Max Domi jumps on a loose puck and beats Jake Allen. The Maple Leafs take a two-goal lead.
12:23 – John Tavares receives a penalty. The Canadian will play on the numerical advantage.
07:27 – Jake Evans is hunted. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.
00:00 – Start of the period.
FIRST PERIOD
20:00- End of period.
1:40 p.m. – Logan Mailloux is chased away. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.
12:10 – TOR GOAL 2-1 The Maple Leafs hit the target on the power play. John Tavares scored the goal. Toronto takes the lead.
10:43 – Nick Suzuki is hunted. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.
07:13 – TOR GOAL 1-1 The Maple Leafs score on their first shot. Jake Allen looks weak on Noah Gregor’s throw. It’s a 1-1 tie.
03:24 – BUT MTL 1-0 On the power play, Mattias Norlinder takes a shot that ends up behind Ilya Samsonov. Nick Suzuki and Sean Monahan get the assists. Montreal takes the lead.
02:59 – Max Domi receives a penalty. The Canadian will play on the numerical advantage.
00:00 – Start of the game.
In front of the net
Jake Allen
Ilya Samsonov
Training of coach Martin St-Louis