In an exciting overtime showdown, Jake Evans sealed the deal with a goal at 3:58, propelling the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 3-2 win against the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens, now standing at 29-17-7, saw stellar performances from Cole Caufield, who netted his 30th goal of the season, and Phillip Danault also finding the back of the net, breaking their two-game losing streak.
Mike Matheson extended his point streak to five games with an assist on Caufield’s goal, while goaltender Jakub Dobes shined in his first career start against Vegas, making 32 saves. Dobes holds an impressive 6-0-1 record in his last seven games.
On the other side, Pavel Dorofeyev scored both goals for the Golden Knights, who suffered their third consecutive defeat against Montreal.
Akira Schmid made 23 saves for Vegas but couldn’t prevent the loss, marking his second defeat to Montreal this season.
The victory for Montreal was particularly significant as it marked their first regular-season win against Vegas at the Bell Centre since January 2020.
TAKEAWAYS:
Golden Knights: Despite a strong start to the year, the Golden Knights have hit a rough patch, losing four of their last five games. Their recent road trip ended with a 1-2-1 record.
Canadiens: Caufield continued his impressive scoring streak, notching goals in six consecutive games, bringing his total to nine over this period. The 25-year-old is on fire.
KEY MOMENT:
A pivotal moment in the game came when Caufield responded to a disallowed goal by scoring a crucial one that stood. His tenacity and skill gave the Canadiens a 2-1 lead.
KEY STAT:
Noah Hanifin celebrated his 800th NHL game for the Golden Knights, becoming the first player from the 2015 draft class to reach this milestone.
UP NEXT:
Golden Knights: Prepare to face the Dallas Stars at home on Thursday.
Canadiens: Set to host the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday.
