PHI@MTL: Game recap | Preseason

MONTREAL – The Canadiens kicked off the preseason with a lopsided 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on Monday,

David Savard, Emil Heineman and Josh Anderson scored 2:33 apart in the third period, and Alex Barré-Boulet tacked on a late insurance marker. Earlier in the game, Luke Tuch opened the scoring for his first (unofficial) goal in a Canadiens uniform.

Cayden Primeau and Jakub Dobeš stood tall in net, combining for 25 saves to secure the shutout.

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Roster

Montreal goals

P2 08:08 0-[1] Tuch (Davidson)

P3 03:06 0-[2] Savard (Davidson, Hutson)

P3 03:56 0-[3] Heineman (Barré-Boulet, Kapanen)

P3 05:39 0-[4] Anderson (Roy, Mailloux)

P3 17 :45 0-[5] Barré-Boulet (Heineman, Kapanen)

What’s next

The Canadiens are right back in action on Tuesday night when the New Jersey Devils come to town. Puck drop at the Bell Centre is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.