Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens fall in OT against the Calgary Flames
Global News
The Montreal Canadiens started better against the Calgary Flames but still lost on home ice in overtime as the team is struggling to find its footing in the young NHL season.
One of the surprises of the season has been the Calgary Flames, who seemed destined for the bottom when they began selling assets last season. However, Calgary has been a pleasant surprise. The Canadiens needed to respond after playing their worst hockey of the season.
It was an even game that went to overtime. Nick Suzuki lost his stick right off the opening face-off allowing Matt Coronato to score after seven seconds giving the Flames a 3-2 win.
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The Canadiens didn’t score in the first period, but they had their best offensive 20 minutes this season. They poured 16 shots on Dustin Wolf, but couldn’t convert with a huge amount of chances.
The heightened offence was created by the line changes that saw Jake Evans finally get a chance at centre this season on the second trio. Evans was between Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook and the three of them were flying. Slafkovsky was particularly hungry around the net.
The top line was also strong with Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Kirby Dach also getting chances. Dach seems to be gaining in confidence. He had a chance for a shot from 20 feet, but elected to break through two defenders. He ultimately failed to score, but it was a strong indicator he is feeling as if he can attempt more as he gains confidence with his knee.
A lot of the offence was keyed by Lane Hutson. He continues to be a spark plug all over the ice, as the Flames chased him around. Hutson’s passes are leading to outstanding chances, but it seems as if his teammates can’t convert his efforts. The conversion rate of his passes is low.
Considering the Canadiens were down 4-0 twice on consecutive Tuesdays in the first 10 minutes to the Rangers and Kraken, this Tuesday went considerably better in the opening 20.
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