TORONTO | In the absence of Brendan Gallagher, the Canadian gave everything. Unfortunately, he came up short.
• Read also: “It’s a good sign for the future” -Carey Price
• Read also: “We surprised several people”
• Read also: Like a wrestling show
• Read also: “Gallagher is a real warrior”, according to Guy Lafleur
Defeated 3-2 by the Philadelphia Flyers, the Montrealers’ experience in the Toronto bubble is over. The troop led by Kirk Muller were shown the exit door in six games.
Even if he quickly trailed by two goals, the result of unlucky deviations, the Habs did not give up. He dominated a large part of the match. The pressure exerted in the territory of the Flyers was so intense that they had all the hardships in the world to organize.
–
–
The best proof of this is their slim harvest of 17 shots on goal and their 18 extra attempts.
Alain Vigneault and his men will certainly have been hot until the end. Carter Hart fought off the majority of the Canadiens’ attacks, but at times it was questionable if he was going to break down.
Vigneault would undoubtedly have breathed a little better if he had been able to rely on the contribution of his big guns. Kevin Hayes scored his first goal of the playoffs. The team’s other 20-goal scorers (Travis Konecny, Sean Couturier and Claude Giroux) have been shut out.
A dynamic duo
Nick Suzuki took advantage of this meeting to illustrate that he could be even more sparkling when his team’s season is on the line. He had already shown it when playing for the Guelph Storm. At the time, he had been a big cog in his team’s comebacks, trailing 0-3 and 1-3 in two different heats.
–
–
However, doing it in the NHL is a different story. Nevertheless, the 21-year-old center scored both goals for the Canadiens, each time with his nose placed in heavy traffic. He even almost added a third, but narrowly missed the mark.
Each time, it is Jonathan Drouin who has been able to spot him in a beautiful way. Moreover, the Quebecer finished the playoffs on a good note knowing his two best games of August.
The sparks created by the two players could allow the Habs to bet on an explosive trio in the near future. In fact, both finished atop the team’s scorers with seven points.
“Nick is a smart player, he’s good both ways of the ice. The more the series progressed, the more he improved. Yes, he’s young, but he doesn’t play like a guy his age. We have developed great affinities in the last few games. It’s promising for the future, ”Drouin agreed.
What we noticed …
RICOCHETS BY THE TON
Placing traffic in front of the net pays off. Not only to obscure the view of the goalkeeper yourself, but because in doing so an opponent is invariably placed in the same line of fire. Of Carey Price’s 11 goals in this series, five times the puck has hit one of his teammates just in front of him. In return, they blocked 156 shots.
A ROCKET TRIO
On Friday, the Canadiens’ fourth line had a total of 138 NHL experience games (regular season), including 125 just for Charles Hudon. Alex Belzile, Jake Evans and he did very well, however. They applied a lot of pressure in enemy territory. Among other things, during a presence halfway through the second period. Pressed on all sides, Shayne Gostisbehere had his boots full of them. The Flyers remained bottled up in their territory for many stretches.
THE PHANTOM OF THE FLYERS
Moreover, they were several to claim that Marc Bergevin acquires Shayne Gostisbehere last summer. There were even rumors that the Flyers defenseman was interested in the Canadiens. Seeing him play, it’s a good thing that the Canadiens general manager has passed his turn. He’s not the bravest around the rink, which often causes him to panic with the puck. Moreover, Alain Vigneault leaves it aside every other game.
LEHKONEN PROMU
In the absence of Brendan Gallagher, Artturi Lekonen was patrolling the right flank with Tomas Tatar and Phillip Danault. An idea that defended itself well for Kirk Muller, considering that Danault and Lehkonen are used to playing together on the shorthand. A better contribution from Tatar, whose only flash of the encounter occurred in the last portion of the third twenty, would have helped the offensive success of this unit.
+
Jonathan drouin
Where had he been since arriving in Toronto? He gave a preview of his skills on Wednesday, but yesterday was his best playoff game.
–
–
Max Domi
For a second straight duel, the palm goes to him. It seems Kirk Muller made a similar assessment, sending Jake Evans in his place a few times in the third period.
—
—-
First period
1-PHI: Ivan Provorov (1) (Hayes) 0:28 2-PHI: Kevin Hayes (1) (Grant, Pitlick) 5:23 3-MON: Nick Suzuki (3) (Armia, Drouin) AN-10: 03
Punishments: Chiarot (Mon) 3:15; Myers (Phi) 9:19; Petry (Mon) 12:50; Weber (Mon) 14:53.
Second period
4-PHI: Michael Raffl (3)(Sanheim, Voracek)4:26
5-MON: Nick Suzuki (4)(Drouin, Armia)6:05
Punishments: Giroux (Phi) 1:35; Domi (Mon) 13:21.
Third period
No goal.
Punishments: Punishment: none.
Shoot to the net
PHILADELPHIA 6 – 6 – 5 – 17 MONTREAL 10 – 10 – 13 – 33
Guardians:
PHI: Carter Hart (G, 6-2); MON: Carey Price (P, 5-5).
Digital advantages:
PHI: 0 to 4; MON: 1 in 2.
Referees:
Jean Hébert, Gord Dwyer.
Linesmen:
Steve Barton, Devin Berg.
–
–
–
Here is the summary of the meeting in detail:
Third period
20:00 – End of period. The Canadian is eliminated from the playoffs.
14:40 – Defenseman Xavier Ouellet (MTL) comes near the goal of Carter Hart (PHI), but the Flyers goaltender doesn’t flinch. Another goal ahead for the Flyers
13:11 – Nice foray from Tomas Tatar (MTL), who however failed to score. 3 to 2 Flyers.
05:00 – The period is hotly contested. Always 3 to 2 Flyers.
00:00 – Start of the 3e period.
Second period
20:00 – End of the second period. Shots on goal after 40 minutes of play: Montreal 20 – Philadelphia 10.
13:21 – Max Domi (MTL) loses control of the puck in the opponent’s zone and offers the Flyers an attack. Domi (MTL) catches Scott Laughton (PHI) to slow him down and is chased for two minutes.
06:05 – GOAL! MONTREAL. Nick Suzuki (his second of the game) beat goaltender Carter Hart (PHI) with a good shot and closed the lead to just one goal. A nice pass from Jonathan Drouin on the streak. 3 to 2 Flyers.
04:26 – Goal. Philadelphia. Defender Ben Chiarot (MTL) makes contact with Carey Price (MTL), and Michael Raffl (PHI) takes the opportunity to score. 3 to 1 Flyers.
03:27 – Joel Armia (MTL) gets a good chance to tie the game, but Carter Hart makes the save. Always 2 to 1 Flyers.
01:45 – Claude Giroux (PHI) was kicked out for two minutes for hitting Brett Kulak with a stick. 2-minute power play for the CH.
00:00 – Resumption of action in Toronto.
First period
20:00 – End of the first period. Shots on goal after 20 minutes of play: Montreal 10 – Philadelphia 6.
14:53 – Captain Shea Weber (MTL) is chased two minutes for giving a double check to Jakub Voracek (PHI). Petry’s penalty had just ended.
12:50 – Defenseman Jeff Petry (MTL) carries his stick too high and hits Nate Thompson (PHI) in the face. The Flyers are back on the power play for 2 minutes.
10:03 – GOAL MONTREAL! Nick Suzuki gives the Canadiens hope by jumping on a throw-back in front of goaltender Carter Hart. It’s now 2 to 1 for the Flyers.
–
–
09:29 – Philippe Myers (PHI) hangs Phillip Danault (MTL). The Canadian gets a power play of 2 minutes.
05:23 – Philadelphia goal. The Flyers have a two-goal lead. Kevin Hayes is right about Price. It’s 2 to 0 for the Flyers.
03:15 – Defender Ben Chiarot was sent off for two minutes for hanging Jakub Voracek.
01:51 – The Flyers came in 2-1, but Carey Price made a big save.
00:28 – Philadelphia goal. The Flyers scored after 28 seconds. A shot from Ivan Provorov hit Shea Weber and outwitted goaltender Carey Price. 1 to 0 Flyers.
–
–
00:00 – Beginning of hostilities
CH training
