In a nail-biting Tuesday night clash, the Montreal Canadiens have come out on top with a 4-3 overtime win over the Nashville Predators through Nick Suzuki’s winning shot 17 seconds into the extra time. This success was a significant milestone for the team because it put an end to a two-game playoff losing streak. Moreover, it highlighted the team’s resilience while under Coach Martin St. Louis.
Montreal Canadiens Triumph in Overtime: Suzuki’s 100th Goal Seals Victory
In the lead, Brendan Gallagher, David Savard, and Joshua Roy also scored for Montreal, and goalkeeper, Jake Allen made a critical 25 saves. Although the Predators, on an eight-game winning streak, appeared like a tough competitor, the Montreal Canadiens demonstrated both determination and skill during the game.
Montreal’s coping with the blow in the second period, especially with Coach St. Louis, impresses the most. However, he also observed, “In the second, we bent; we didn’t break. In a lot of our second periods recently, we tend to break more than bend. We just stayed in course.” This mental toughness finally paid off when they came back and won the game in overtime.
The Predators, with Ryan O’Reilly, Filip Forsberg, and Gustav Nyquist as the stars, played a tough game. O’Reilly proved his offensive skills with a goal and two assists. On the other hand, Forsberg managed his 30-goal tally for the fourth time in his NHL career. Nevertheless, they were not able to bring home a ninth straight win.
An important part of the game was Suzuki’s game-winner in overtime for the Montreal Canadiens, which was also his 100th career goal. Pondering the aim, Suzuki casually said, “I just fired it on frame, truthfully. It was well placed.” This not only, sealed the victory but also contributed a significant personal achievement to Suzuki’s young career.
O’Reilly’s Brilliance, Roy’s Equalizer, and Controversial Challenge Secure Montreal Canadiens Overtime Win
During the third period, O’Reilly single-handedly overturned the tie and scored his third goal out of the lower right faceoff circle. Nevertheless, Montreal Canadiens Roy equalized the score with less than 5 minutes left, which unfolded the plot for Suzuki’s overtime winner.
As if that wasn’t controversial enough, ex-Montrealer Michael McCarron seemed to have scored the go-ahead goal for the Predators late in the fourth period. Yet, Montreal challenged the goal and reviewed the video. It was then revealed that the puck was played using the high stick, therefore, canceling the winning goal.
Forsberg and Nyquist had brought the Predators a 2-0 lead earlier, and the picture of the Montreal Canadiens persistence and fight, represented by Savard and Gallagher’s goals just back to back, has been unveiled by this game.
Montreal Canadiens and Predators Upcoming Games
With that rally, the Montreal Canadiens can be up in their next game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Predators will try to recover a home game with the Buffalo Sabres. The Tuesday night duel not only offered the viewers an emphatic match but also praised the unpredictability and power of NHL encounters.
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