Montreal Canadiens Powerplay Sparks, But Maple Leafs Dominate at Bell Centre

The Montreal Canadiens faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre, resulting in a 7-2 victory for the visitors. The Canadiens now hold a record of 0-1, while the Maple Leafs improve to 1-0.

First Period

The opening period saw both teams come out strong, but it was the Maple Leafs who took an early lead with three goals. The Habs managed to get on the scoreboard with a powerplay goal from Mike Matheson, assisted by Nick Suzuki. Despite their efforts, Montreal struggled to contain Toronto's offensive pressure.

Second Period

In the second period, special teams play became crucial as both squads capitalized on powerplay opportunities. The Canadiens added another powerplay goal courtesy of Patrik Laine. However, Toronto extended their lead with two more goals during even-strength play and maintained control over faceoffs and puck possession.

Third Period

As the game progressed into its final period, Montreal's defense was tested repeatedly by Toronto's relentless attack. The Buds netted two additional goals to seal their commanding win. Goaltender Sam Montembeault made several key saves for Montreal but couldn't stop all of Toronto’s high-percentage shots.

The standout performance from Scott Laughton of Toronto earned him first star honors after contributing significantly to his team's offensive success.

For fans seeking a comprehensive overview of this matchup between these storied rivals: "Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs recap" provides detailed insights into each team's performance metrics throughout this encounter.

Looking ahead: On September 27th at 7:00 PM EDT (4:00 PM PDT), catch your favorite team when they travel back home again - facing off once more against these same formidable opponents within Scotiabank Arena located right here within downtown core area! Be sure not miss any action live via broadcast channels available locally across Canada & US networks alike!

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