The first third was clearly dominated by the home team, both in terms of play and results. Pittsburgh is active in attacking the opponent’s passing game, and Montreal has huge problems with it. This affects the whole game.
20:00The first period is over.
19:15The puck tried to drive into Suzuki’s attacking zone, but he was outnumbered and unable to threaten the opponent’s goal.
18:32Caufield got into his favorite shooting position, but it was too crowded in front of him and he missed the block.
17:41Another Montreal loss in their own zone, O’Connor finished from the right circle, but Montembeault headed out.
16:50Pittsburgh continues to play in the offensive zone, but for now mainly in the corner of the rink.
15:57Pittsburgh just scored a goal! He was given too much space after the Canadiens didn’t clear the puck at the right circle to SIDNEY CROSBY, who used the time to aim and hit the far post. Assist: Rickard Rakell.
15:40Slafkovský had a great chance with the stick, but he was unable to beat Nedeljkovič from close range.
15:24Nedeljkovic now had a lot of work to do with Xhekaje’s shot from the blue line, but the puck did not fall out in front of the onrushing Heineman.
14:18Bunting had a shooting position, but he hesitated and the combination of Pens did not lead to a shot on goal at all.
12:49This time, the Canadiens attacked well, they won the puck and played in the offensive zone, but Nedeljkovič did not interfere.
12:11Acciari didn’t solve the three-to-two renumbering the best, he was looking for an already occupied teammate instead of finishing.
11:08Puustinen’s hidden shot was blocked by Montembeault at the last moment.
10:06Karlsson sent a sharp pass to the far post, but Rakelll dribbled into the protective net.
09:36Only now have the Pens managed to settle in the offensive zone and build a power formation.
08:39Exclusion in the Montreal Canadiens team: Arber Xhekaj – 2 min., krósek.
07:42Now the Canadiens warmed up in the zone, but Hutson lost the puck to the attacking blue for a moment. In the end, it was not a break.
06:55Montreal has huge problems in the passing game, and it is only with difficulty that they manage to establish any offense without losing the puck.
05:56Again, thanks to the attack, the home team worked their way to the puck in the attacking zone, Bunting’s shot was pointed into the protective net.
05:15Another good shift by the Pens, who spent it in the offensive zone, but Montembeault did not have to interfere.
04:02Acciari was in an interesting position in front of the goal, who blocked a shot from the blue line, but missed the disc.
03:23Nedeljković made a bad play, i.e. directly at Dvorak’s stick, but the visitors were unable to punish his mistake.
02:39Throwing St. Ivany didn’t end up with the Montreal goalkeeper, the puck bounced into the corner of the rink.
01:51Montembeault’s first important hit, when he eliminated Graves’ sharp shot from the left circle.
00:41Pettersson shot from the blue line, but his attempt was blocked by one of the visiting players.
00:01The match has just started.
Starting line-up: Pittsburgh Penguins: Nedeljkovic (Blomqvist) – Grzelcyk, Letang, M. Pettersson, E. Karlsson, Graves, St. Ivany – Malkin, Crosby, Rakell – D. O’Connor, Eller, Puustinen – Bunting, Glass, Acciari – Hayes, Lizotte, Puljujärvi. Coach: Mike Sullivan Montreal Canadiens: Montembeault (Primeau) – Matheson, Guhle, Hutson, Savard, Struble, Xhekaj – Caufield, Suzuki, Heineman – Newhook, Dach, Slafkovsky – Josh Anderson, J. Evans, Gallagher – Armia, Dvorak, O Kapanen. Coach: Martin St. Louis Referees: Blandina, Hebert – O’Quinn, Smith.
• 15. P, 12 Z, 2 – 2 – 1 – 7, Score: 25:49, 9 b. ————————- —————————————— | Pittsburgh Penquins The Penguins are not having a good start to the new season at all. After twelve games played, they won only 4. In the last game, however, they managed to break a four-game losing streak when they beat Anaheim 2:1 in overtime at home.
• 11. P, 11 Z, 4 – 0 – 1 – 6, Score: 32:47, 9 b. ————————- —————————————— | Montreal Canadiens Canadiens can’t find a rhythm at the beginning of the season and often pay for an inexperienced team. After two wins, Montreal again lost twice in a row without gaining a single point. After a heavy defeat at home against Seattle, the Canadiens were unable to get points even in Washington.
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