MTL@VGK: Game recap

LAS VEGAS – Nick Suzuki’s late equalizer forced extra time at T-Mobile Arena, but the Golden Knights escaped victorious with a 3-2 shootout win on Monday.

The Canadiens dueled for the extra point in overtime for a third game in a row, outshooting their opponents 39-25 in the meantime. 

With Monday’s game in Vegas, Nick Suzuki reached the 300-game milestone, all of which were played as a Hab. Coincidentally, the occasion came against the team that drafted Suzuki in 2017.

Sean Monahan stretched his scoring streak to three games with a shorthanded marker in the middle frame. The forward is now averaging a point-per-game over his last six contests.

Samuel Montembeault made 23 saves against the defending Stanley Cup Champions, including on a Jack Eichel penalty shot in overtime.

For more stats, check out the NHL’ Gamecenter summary here. 

Roster

Montreal goals

P2 05:38 [1]-1 Monahan (Unassisted) - SHG

P3 15:42 [2]-2 Suzuki (Harvey-Pinard, Caufield)

Shootout

Suzuki scored on the Canadiens’ first attempt.

Cole Caufield, Monahan and Alex Newhook were stopped.

Vegas goals

P1 15:06 0-[1] Cotter (Karlsson, Pietrangelo) - PPG

P2 18:10 1-[2] Carrier (Stephenson, Eichel)

Shootout

Jonathan Marschessault and Shea Theodore converted in the skills competition.

Paul Cotter and Eichel were denied.

What’s next

The Canadiens travel to Arizona for a date with the Coyotes at Mullet Arena on Thursday. Puck drop is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. ET.

The team is expected to practice at the Arizona State University facility on Wednesday in preparation of their game against the Yotes.