Montreal Canadiens' Third Period Slip Lets New York Rangers Steal the Show

The Montreal Canadiens faced off against the New York Rangers at Bell Centre, resulting in a 4-3 victory for the visiting team. The Habs now hold a record of 4-2-0, while the Blueshirts stand at 3-3-1. Despite an early lead, Montreal couldn't maintain their momentum as New York surged in the final period.

First Period

The game began with high energy from both sides. The Canadiens took an early advantage with two goals in this period. Nick Suzuki was instrumental, scoring one of these goals and showcasing his sharp shooting skills with a 50 percent shooting accuracy from his two shots on goal. Noah Dobson also contributed significantly by finding the back of the net once during this period.

Second Period

The second period saw no change to the scoreboard as both teams tightened their defenses. Montreal's goaltender Sam Montembeault made crucial saves to keep his team ahead, stopping all shots faced during this segment of play.

Third Period

In what became a pivotal moment for both teams, Montreal's defense faltered under pressure from New York's relentless attack in the third period. The Rangers capitalized on opportunities and scored three times to overturn their deficit into a lead they would not relinquish. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad were key figures for New York, each contributing significantly to their team's comeback efforts.

Despite valiant attempts by players like Josh Anderson who assisted once and maintained physical presence with hits throughout, it was not enough to counteract New York’s late-game surge.

As fans digest these post-game thoughts about Montreal Canadiens' performance against such formidable opponents like New York Rangers turning point was clearly visible when defensive lapses allowed multiple goals past Montembeault who ended up saving only 18 out of 22 shots faced overall.

Looking forward, fans can catch more action when Montreal hosts Buffalo Sabres at Bell Centre on October 20th at 7:30 PM EDT; coverage will be available via ESPN+ online or MSG-B TV network broadcast options respectively—don't miss out! Share your thoughts about this game recap or upcoming matchups!