PIT@MTL: Game recap

MONTREAL – The Canadiens were dealt a 9-2 loss at the hands of the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on Thursday.

Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki extended his point streak to eight games on a frustrating night in Montreal.

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

Roster

The Canadiens announced in the lead up to puck drop that defenseman David Savard would not play. He is considered day-to-day with an upper-body injury. Jayden Struble filled in on the blue line.

Montreal goals

P1 02:12 0-[1] Suzuki (Caufield)

P2 14:36 3-[2] Armia (Heineman, Evans)

Pittsburgh goals

P1 04:18 [1]-1 Rakell (Letang, Grzelcyk) – PPG

P2 10:03 [2]-1 Rust (Crosby)

P2 13:27 [3]-1 Rust (Rakell, Crosby)

P3 04:40 [4]-2 Rakell (Rust, Crosby)

P3 07:42 [5]-2 Letang (Bunting, Rakell) – PPG

P3 08:41 [6]-2 Beauvillier (Glass, O’Connor)

P3 11:56 [7]-2 Rust (Unassisted)

P3 14:20 [8]-2 Nieto (Grzelcyk, Lizotte)

P3 18:42 [9]-2 Acciari (Unassisted)

What’s next

The Canadiens jet off to Winnipeg for a Saturday showdown at Canada Life Centre. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. Montreal returns home to face the Buffalo Sabres for Youppi!’s Mascot Party at the Bell Centre on Tuesday. For tickets, click here.