Rangers Triumph Over Canadiens
In a thrilling encounter at the Bell Centre in Montreal, the New York Rangers triumphed over the Canadiens with a final score of 4-3, thanks to a masterful performance from Artemi Panarin, who contributed one goal and three assists. This victory continues the Rangers’ successful start to the road season, moving their record to 3-0-1 away from home.
Game Highlights
The game kicked off with a flurry of action as Montreal struck first with rapid goals from Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki within the initial 3:42. However, New York quickly turned the tide. Mika Zibanejad ignited the Rangers’ offense with a power-play goal halfway through the first period, leveling the score at 1-1.
The real momentum shift occurred in the third period when the Rangers surged ahead, scoring three goals in a span of just 5 minutes and 51 seconds. J.T. Miller opened the scoring in the third just 34 seconds in, followed by Mattew Robertson netting his first career NHL goal at the 4:11 mark. Panarin capped off the scoring spree with another goal, extending the lead to 4-2.
Montreal’s Noah Dobson responded with a goal midway through the third, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Rangers’ lead. New York’s goaltender Jonathan Quick made 21 saves to contribute to the victory, while his counterpart, Sam Montembeault, recorded 18 saves but faced a barrage of Rangers shots during crucial moments.
Roster Changes and Future Matchups
The Canadiens, who saw their four-game winning streak come to an end, were forced to make several adjustments to their roster shortly before the match, with emergencies requiring the recall of Owen Beck and the season debut of Joe Veleno due to injuries to key players Kaiden Guhle, Patrik Laine, and Kirby Dach.
As for the Rangers, Adam Fox showcased his playmaking skills with two assists, while Zibanejad’s career stats against the Canadiens improved to a noteworthy 33 points—comprised of eight goals and 25 assists—in 24 games. Looking ahead, the Rangers will return home for a matchup against the Minnesota Wild on Monday, while the Canadiens will face the Buffalo Sabres as they conclude their four-game homestand.
