For a second game in a row, the Montreal Canadiens messed up and allowed their rivals to win in a shootout.
Saturday night, at Amalie Arena, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated head coach Martin St-Louis’ men 4 to 3.
Like Thursday evening, in a loss against the Florida Panthers, the CH allowed a goal while playing with an extra man on the ice. This once again allowed their rivals to level the score 3-3, force extra time and triumph. It was Tyler Motte who scored this important goal. It was also the 11th time this season that the Montreal team allowed a goal while playing on the power play.
Earlier in the third period, Josh Anderson deflected a Cole Caufield shot behind goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to put the visitors ahead.
The Canadian also started this match against the Bolts strong and scored two goals in the first period.
Joel Armia took a pass from Kaiden Guhle on a power over and beat Vasilevskiy with an excellent low shot. It was the Finn’s 11th this season. Before the end of the first period, Jake Evans took advantage of good work from Brendan Gallagher in the corner of the ice to double the visitors’ lead.
The crowd favorites bounced back in the second period, however. Brayden Point and Anthony Cirelli put the puck behind Cayden Primeau’s back. The latter finished his match with 30 saves.
The Habs will try to return to victory on Tuesday evening. For the occasion, the Bleu-Blanc-Rouge players will face the Predators in Nashville.
SUMMARY
Barrage Shots
Joshua Roy: FAILED
Victor Hedman: AIM
Juraj Slafkovsky: FAILED
Michael Eyssimont: FAILED
Jesse Ylönen: FAILED
Nikita Kucherov: FAILED
Joel Armia: FAILED
Steven Stamkos: AIM
Cole Caufield: AIM
Brayden Point: FAILED
Nick Suzuki: FAILED
Brandon Hagel: FAILED
EXTENSION
05:00 – End of period.
01:09 – Cole Caufield receives a penalty. The Lightning will develop a numerical advantage.
00:00- Start of the period.
THIRD PERIOD
20:00 – End of period.
10:18 – GOAL TB 3-3 Shorthanded, Tyler Motte escapes and beats Cayden Primeau. His sixth of the season allows Tampa Bay to tie the game.
09:30 – Mitchell Chaffee receives a penalty. The Canadians will play on the power play.
06:23 – BUT MTL 3-2 Josh Anderson skillfully redirects Cole Caufield’s shot into the goal. His eighth of the season gives Montreal the lead again. Arber Xhekaj also gets an assist.
00:00- Start of the period.
SECOND PERIOD
20:00- End of period.
15:49 – GOAL TB 2-2 The Lightning continue to threaten. Anthony Cirelli finally manages to beat Cayden Primeau. His 13th of the season allows Tampa Bay to tie the game.
11:55 – Brendan Gallagher receives a penalty. The Lightning will develop a numerical advantage.
07:44 – GOAL TB 2-1 Brayden Point puts the finishing touches on a superb passing play. His 32nd of the season allows Tampa Bay to reduce the gap to just one goal.
00:00 – Start of the period.
FIRST PERIOD
20:00 – End of period.
14:34 – BUT MTL 2-0 Brendan Gallagher does all the work for Jake Evans. The latter marks his fifth of the season. Montreal takes a two-goal lead.
03:25 – Arber Xhekaj begins the fight against Erik Cernak. The Canadians will play on the power play.
01:27 – BUT MTL 1-0 Joel Armia appears alone in front of Andrei Vasilevskiy. He hits the target with a sharp shot. His 11th of the season allows Montreal to open the scoring. Kaiden Guhle and Alex Newhook are accomplices.
00:00 – Start of the game.
In front of the net
Cayden Primeau Record: 5-6-1 / Goals allowed average: 3.06 / Efficiency rate: 90.1%
Andrei Vasilevskiy Record: 20-15-1 / Goals against average: 2.99 / Efficiency rate: 89.6%
Training of coach Martin St-Louis