A goal by Auston Matthews barely 36 seconds after the opening face-off did not bode well on Saturday at the Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens did not let themselves be defeated, however, and defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2.
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It was ultimately Paul Byron who decided the outcome of the match. The attacker took advantage of a three-on-two run and opted for a low shot, a wise choice since he deceived goalkeeper Erik Kallgren.
However, it was in the second period that the crowd favorites broke through offensively. Christian Dvorak had initially tied the game, but a video review of the referees, requested by the Maple Leafs, showed that there had been an offside on the sequence. However, it was only a postponement for Dvorak, who slipped the puck into an empty cage in the third period.
Despite the disallowed goal, Martin St-Louis’ men did not give up. David Savard first tied the game, then Cole Caufield sowed joy in the Montreal amphitheater, with a shot of precision that only he knows the secret.
At the other end of the rink, Jake Allen was there for his own show. The masked man has repeatedly frustrated the stars of the Toronto organization. He finally got the victory by stopping 49 of the 51 pucks aimed at him.
The Canadiens will be in action again on Sunday when they face the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center.
Season over for Jonathan Drouin
Moreover, the season of Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin could be compromised.
According to the TVA Sports network, the Quebecer will need a wrist operation. In addition, the operation could be postponed since the 26-year-old athlete had spent the last few days at home, as a preventive measure, since he was in contact with a person who contracted COVID-19.
Drouin’s campaign will therefore have been considerably shortened by his wrist, he who had recently attempted a return to play, which ultimately lasted two games, after trying to treat an injury in the same place. In 34 duels in 2021-2022, the forward has amassed 20 points.