Canadiens' Avalanche Encounter: A Rocky Road at Ball Arena

The Montreal Canadiens faced a challenging encounter against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, resulting in a 7-2 defeat. This game marked the Canadiens' record at 13-8-3, while the Avalanche improved to an impressive 18-1-6.

First Period

The opening period saw the Avs taking control early on with two goals. The Habs struggled to find their rhythm, managing only a few shots on goal. Despite their efforts, they couldn't break through Colorado's defense.

Second Period

In the second period, Montreal found some momentum as Juraj Slafkovský assisted Ivan Demidov for a goal that put them on the scoreboard. However, Colorado responded fiercely with three more goals, extending their lead significantly.

Third Period

The final period witnessed another push from Montreal as Lane Hutson scored with an assist from Nick Suzuki. Yet again, Colorado's offense proved too strong as they added two more goals to seal their victory.

Despite Jakub Dobes making 29 saves for Montreal and showing resilience in net, it was not enough to counteract Colorado's offensive prowess led by Brock Nelson and Gabriel Landeskog. The Habs' defense faced challenges throughout the game with giveaways and penalties contributing to their struggles.

In post-game interviews, players reflected on what went wrong for Montreal Canadiens during this matchup. The team acknowledged areas needing improvement before facing Ottawa Senators next at Bell Centre on December 2nd at 7:00 PM EST. Fans can catch this upcoming game live via ESPN+.

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