Top Six Minutes: Montreal Concedes East’s Top Spot to New Jersey
The Montreal Canadiens held a narrow one-goal advantage with just a minute remaining, but ultimately had to settle for a single point after New Jersey tied things up.
“Now this one is straight from the hockey gods.”
Kirby Dach found the back of the net to equalize for the Habs. Later, Jake Evans outraced Jack Hughes and slipped the puck in, bringing the Canadiens level once again.
Demidov and Kapanen’s aggressive forecheck created another scoring chance — Newhook fired on goal, and Oliver Kapanen made no mistake, finishing it to make it 3–2 for Montreal.
- 3) Skilled players like Jake Evans continue to stand out.
- 2) As long as injuries stay away, the Habs remain competitive.
- 1) Not every arena can rival the Bell Centre’s atmosphere.
Author’s Summary
The Canadiens showcased resilience but surrendered their top position in the East after a tough draw with New Jersey, highlighting key performances from Dach, Evans, and Kapanen.