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Can the Montreal Canadiens Turn the Tide After Falling to the Maple Leafs?

The Montreal Canadiens, with a record of 4-9-2, faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, who came into the game with a 9-5-2 record. The encounter concluded with a 4-1 victory for the Maple Leafs.


Nov 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) battles for the puck with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Conor Timmins (25) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game was marked by intense competition and strategic play from both teams. The Canadiens managed to score once out of their 21 shots on goal, thanks to their powerplay unit which capitalized on one of their two opportunities. This lone goal showcased not only their ability to seize opportunities but also highlighted areas for improvement in converting chances into scores. Despite this effort, they struggled in faceoffs, winning only 27 out of 62 attempts.


On defense, the Canadiens were active, blocking seven shots and delivering twenty hits throughout the game. However, they gave away twelve penalties which contributed to their challenges on ice.


Nov 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) battles for the puck with Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Simon Benoit (2) during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

In contrast, the Maple Leafs demonstrated efficiency in utilizing their powerplay advantages by scoring twice out of four chances. Their goaltender saved twenty shots out of twenty-one attempts from Montreal, contributing significantly to Toronto's win.


Player Performances


Among individual performances for Montreal Canadiens Brendan Gallagher stood out by scoring his team's only goal showing his knack for finding back of net when it counts most despite limited shooting opportunities (two shots). Lane Hutson and Emil Heineman each contributed an assist showcasing teamwork and skillful playmaking abilities that could be further exploited in future games.


Nov 9, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) scores a goal and celebrates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Sam Montembeault faced a challenging night between pipes making twenty-three saves against twenty-seven shots reflecting resilience under pressure despite conceding four goals.


Looking Ahead


The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on November 11th at 12:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch action live ESPN+ or MSG-B ensuring they don't miss moment as team looks bounce back from recent defeat.


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