In a nail-biting showdown, the Philadelphia Flyers clawed their way back to victory against the Montreal Canadiens, ultimately clinching the win in a thrilling shootout!
Cam York was a key player for the Flyers, contributing a goal and an assist to the scoreboard. Trevor Zegras and Travis Konecny each added two assists, showcasing their playmaking abilities. But the real moment of drama came when Nikita Grebenkin, in his first NHL goal, tied the game in the third period. Adding to the Flyers' resilience, Dan Vladar stood tall in the net, making 16 crucial saves, and Zegras sealed the deal with the only goal in the shootout.
On the Canadiens' side, Kirby Dach shone with two goals, while Ivan Demidov added a goal and an assist. Despite the loss, Montreal's goalie, Sam Montembeault, put up a valiant effort with 38 saves, even though he faced three goals early in the game.
Here's where it gets interesting: Montreal's Nick Suzuki extended his impressive point streak to 12 games, accumulating 19 points during this run. This streak included two power-play goals in the second period, where the Canadiens mounted a comeback.
The Flyers took an early lead with Brink scoring at 1:56, followed by York's power-play goal at 7:07, and Brink again at 7:50. Dach ignited Montreal's comeback with a goal at 3:12 of the second period, followed by Suzuki at 4:15. Dach then tied the game at 13:28, and Demidov put Montreal ahead at 15:57. But the Flyers refused to give up, with Grebenkin tying the game at 10:51 in the third period, leading to the dramatic shootout victory for Philadelphia.
A Controversial Point: Suzuki's point streak is the longest for the Canadiens since Pierre Turgeon's 13-game streak in 1995. Is this a sign of a new era for the Canadiens, or just a hot streak? What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments!
