Decimated by injuries, the Montreal Canadiens were never in the game against the Detroit Red Wings, Tuesday at the Bell Center, and lost 5-0.
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He was shut out for the second straight game after losing 3-0 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday.
Presenting a formation almost worthy of the American Hockey League, the Habs particularly struggled in their territory and often left goalkeeper Cayden Primeau alone.
The Quebec members of the Red Wings have made life difficult at CH. David Perron hit the target twice, in addition to being an accomplice of Lucas Raymond in the first period.
Montrealer Joe Veleno put his two cents in by putting the needle in massive attack, at the end of the middle period.
Matt Luff completed the mark.
Between the Wings posts, Ville Husso stopped 23 shots to sign the victory.
There are only four games left in the CH campaign. He will host the Washington Capitals on Thursday.