Montreal Canadiens Shut Out by Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena

In a contest that saw the Montreal Canadiens unable to find the back of the net, they faced a defeat with a final score of 4-0 against the Los Angeles Kings. The Canadiens' record now stands at 0-1, while the Kings improve to 1-0.

The game held at Crypto.com Arena witnessed an unyielding defensive performance from both teams. The Montreal Canadiens delivered a total of 23 hits and blocked 17 shots, showcasing their physicality throughout the match. Despite their efforts, they were outscored by four goals as they struggled to capitalize on their three powerplay opportunities.

The Los Angeles Kings goaltender was impenetrable, saving all 18 shots he faced and contributing significantly to his team's victory. Meanwhile, despite making 26 saves during playtime, the Canadiens' goaltender allowed four goals against on even strength from a total of 27 shots by the Kings.

The home team's offense was more effective in converting chances into points with a shooting percentage of roughly 13 percent compared to Montreal's zero percent. The Kings also scored one goal in each of the first two periods and added two more in the third period for good measure.

Faceoffs were evenly contested with both teams having won half out of fifty faceoffs each; however, it was notable that Montreal had an impressive faceoff win percentage during powerplays at about 80 percent and shorthanded situations at about 100 percent.

Despite these few bright spots for Montreal in terms of faceoff wins and blocked attempts, it wasn't enough as they gave away possession four times through giveaways and incurred two minor penalties amounting to four penalty minutes. These small lapses contributed to their inability to establish consistent offensive pressure or momentum throughout this matchup.

As fans look ahead after this tough outing for their team, they can mark their calendars for when the Montreal Canadiens will take on Columbus Blue Jackets next. This upcoming game is scheduled for November 30th at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. Fans can catch this encounter live on ESPN+ via internet broadcast or tune into channel BSOH if watching from home is preferred.