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Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights: Can Powerplay Goals Shift Momentum?

In a recent face-off at the Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights showcased their skills in a game that ended 6-2 in favor of the visiting team. The Golden Knights improved their season record to 13-6-2, while the Canadiens now stand at 7-11-2.


Nov 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook (15) plays the puck against Las Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) during the second period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Game Highlights


The game was intense from start to finish, with both teams putting up a strong fight. The Golden Knights dominated the second period, scoring five goals that ultimately decided the outcome of the match. Their performance was highlighted by an impressive shooting percentage of 21 percent throughout the game and securing a win with even-strength goals.


On the other side, despite being outscored, Montreal showed resilience and determination. The Canadiens managed to score two goals in the third period, one of which came from a powerplay opportunity. This moment was crucial for Montreal as it demonstrated their ability to capitalize on special teams' opportunities despite trailing behind.


Nov 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault (35) makes a save against Las Vegas Golden Knights center Nicolas Roy (10) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Player Performances


Several players stood out during this matchup. For Vegas, Jack Eichel led his team with outstanding playmaking abilities, contributing significantly to his team's victory. Ivan Barbashev and Brayden McNabb also made notable contributions for their team.


From Montreal's roster, Brendan Gallagher provided two assists showcasing his vision on ice and ability to set up scoring opportunities for his teammates. Emil Heineman scored one goal proving his accuracy by making it count when it mattered most with a shooting percentage of 100 percent on his single shot attempt. Jayden Struble also found success by netting one goal on just one shot attempt.


Nov 23, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Las Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) plays the puck against Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the first period at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images

Looking Ahead


The Montreal Canadiens are set to host Utah Hockey Club at Bell Centre on November 26th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as ESPN+ will be broadcasting over internet platforms while Utah16 covers television broadcasts ensuring fans don't miss any part of this exciting matchup.


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