Dylan Larkin probably has a knack for playing pool. The Red Wings captain scored two goals from difficult angles in a 3-2 overtime win over the Canadiens on Saturday at Little Caesars Arena.
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Larkin remained the main topic of conversation after the game, but most of his attention was given to a play that came late in the first period. The American hit Jake Allen while rushing towards the opposing net after receiving a good push from Jeff Petry.
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Third star of the game, goalkeeper Alex Nedeljkovic stretched the pad to repel a shot from Michael Pezzetta.
Allen, who did not immediately leave the game, finally handed the torch to Samuel Montembeault before the end of the initial period.
“I know Larkin pretty well and I know he’s not a mischievous player,” said defenseman Chris Wideman. But it was a violent contact. It was difficult to see our starting goalie leave the game. “
“Larkin arrived quickly,” added Dominique Ducharme. But I think there is also a Petry movement. It happens fast. But did he do everything to avoid our guardian? The referees ruled that yes, there was no penalty. “
Two quick goals
For CH, the loss of Allen represents one more obstacle to this most painful start to the season. After the meeting, the Habs confirmed the recall of Cayden Primeau from the Rocket de Laval. Ducharme has not confirmed that Allen suffered a concussion, but there is every indication that his injury is being treated as if it did.
The Red Wings scored on their first two shots against Montembeault early in the second period. Larkin foiled him at the top of the net with a shot from an impossible angle, while Pius Suter surprised him with a shot from the slot.
After a false start, the former Florida Panthers goaltender regained his composure by blocking the next 21 shots. In overtime, Jake Evans had just missed a chance to score before seeing Larkin hit the game-winning goal.
The CH will take comfort in the idea that the team has collected a point in a third game in a row (1-0-2).
What we noticed …
Poehling with confidence
Ryan Poehling scored his first goal in just his second game since his recall from the Laval Rocket. In the first half, the American beat Alex Nedeljkovic after a nice pass from Michael Pezzetta. In this game, Pezzetta collected his first point in the NHL in his sixth meeting. The sample is still very small for Poehling. But we have the feeling that he is heading in the right direction.
Seider a rough diamond
Jeff Blashill describes him as a mature defender for his age. And that’s the case. Moritz Seider is only 20 years old, but he’s already playing with the calm and confidence of a 25-year-old defender. Seider, a 1st round pick (6th overall) in 2019, has landed in Detroit this season with a lot of experience. At 17, he was playing in the DEL in Manheim. At 18, he found himself with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American League. At 19, he continued his apprenticeship with the Rögle team in Sweden. “There were times last year when I would have liked to see him with us with the Red Wings, but it was good for his development to leave him in Europe,” admitted Blashill. In 16 games this season, the German has already collected 12 points (2 goals, 10 assists).
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Wideman
Chris Wideman led the CH attack with a goal and an assist Artturi Lehkonen had a pass with his butt on the ice on his goal
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Dvorak
Christian Dvorak has won 63 of his face-offs, but he is far too obliterated offensively He hardly generates scoring chances
First period
1-Mon: Ryan Poehling (1)
(Pezzetta, Wideman) 4:39
Punishments: Chiarot (Mon) 1:37, Pezzetta (Mon) 14:52, Seider (Det) 18:11, Pezzetta (Mon) 18:11, Bertuzzi (Det) 19:12
Second period
2-DET: Dylan Larkin (5)
(Hronek, Bertuzzi) 2:36
3-DET: Pius Suter (4)
(Fabbri, Seider) 3:21
Penalties: Leddy (Det) 5:03, Lindstrom (Det) 13:47
Third period
4-Mon: Chris Wideman (2)
(Lehkonen, Armia) 2:33
Penalties: None
Extension
5-DET: Dylan Larkin (6) (Raymond) 1:41
Penalties: None
Shoot to the net
MONTREAL9 – 13 – 14 – 0 – 36DETROIT8 – 14 – 10 – 1 – 33
Guardians:
MON: Jake Allen, Samuel Montembeault (at 7:12 p.m. PT) (PP, 0-2-1), DET: Alex Nedeljkovic (L, 4-2-2)
Numerical advantages:
MON: 0 in 3, DET: 0 in 2
Referees:
Brandon Blandina, Dan ORourke
Linesmen:
Vaughan Rody, Julien Fournier
ASSISTANCE:
18,076
Alex Nedeljkovic
★★★