Edmonton Oilers' Powerplay Sparks at Bell Centre, But Montreal Canadiens Seal Victory with Precision

The Edmonton Oilers faced off against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre in a game that saw the Habs extend their record to 17-11-4, while the Oilers fell to 15-12-6. The final score was 4-1 in favor of Montreal.

First Period

The opening period was a defensive battle with neither team able to find the back of the net. The Oilers managed to put pressure on with 19 even-strength shots but were unable to capitalize. Connor McDavid and Evan Bouchard each contributed an assist, showcasing their playmaking abilities early on.

Second Period

The second period saw Montreal take control as they scored twice, both goals coming from powerplay opportunities. The Habs' powerplay efficiency was evident as they converted two out of four chances during this period. Despite Edmonton's efforts, including strong defensive plays by Darnell Nurse and Mattias Ekholm who combined for three hits, they couldn't prevent Montreal from taking a lead.

Third Period

In the third period, Zach Hyman gave Edmonton hope by scoring on a powerplay opportunity assisted by McDavid and Bouchard. However, this spark wasn't enough as Montreal responded with two more goals solidifying their lead. Goaltender Calvin Pickard made 23 saves for Edmonton but faced relentless pressure from the Canadiens' offense led by standout performances from Juraj Slafkovský and Jake Evans.

Jakub Dobes stood tall in goal for Montreal making crucial saves throughout all periods which earned him recognition as one of the game's stars alongside his teammates Slafkovský and Evans.

Following this encounter between these storied franchises comes another challenge: fans can catch "Edmonton Oilers vs Pittsburgh Penguins" scheduled at PPG Paints Arena on December 16th at 7:30 PM EST broadcasted live via TNT or truTV networks along with streaming options available through HBO Max service online platform ensuring no fan misses any action!

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