Canadiens Power Past Canucks with 6–3 Win in Montreal
The Montreal Canadiens delivered a strong offensive performance on Monday night, defeating the Vancouver Canucks 6–3 at the Bell Centre. After a tightly contested first two periods, Montreal took control in the third and pulled away with a burst of goals that sealed the win.
The victory helped the Canadiens bounce back after a tough outing over the weekend, while Vancouver’s struggles continued as their road woes showed once again.
Game Flow and Key Moments
The opening stages were competitive, with both teams trading chances and goals. Vancouver managed to strike early, snapping a long stretch without scoring first and briefly grabbing momentum.
Montreal responded quickly and began to tilt the ice in their favor as the game went on. One of the biggest turning points came in the second period when Alexandre Carrier scored twice in a span of just 20 seconds, energizing the home crowd and swinging the momentum firmly toward the Canadiens.
By the time the third period rolled around, the game was still within reach — but not for long.
Third-Period Surge Seals It
Montreal wasted little time taking control in the final frame. Mike Matheson and Juraj Slafkovsky scored less than a minute apart, breaking the tie and giving the Canadiens the cushion they needed.
From there, Montreal stayed aggressive, adding insurance goals and shutting down Vancouver’s push. Additional tallies from Noah Dobson and Oliver Kapanen capped off a balanced scoring night for the Canadiens.
Vancouver got goals from Elias Pettersson, Evander Kane, and Max Sasson, but they weren’t enough to counter Montreal’s late-game push.
Goaltending Notes
Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes turned aside 20 shots and remained steady when needed, earning another win against Vancouver this season.
On the other side, Nikita Tolopilo made 35 saves for the Canucks in a challenging matchup. He was pressed into action with Thatcher Demko sidelined due to a lower-body injury, leaving Vancouver short-handed in net.
What It Means Going Forward
The win marked Montreal’s fourth straight victory against Vancouver, continuing a trend of success in the matchup. It also provided a much-needed confidence boost as the Canadiens prepare for a tough stretch ahead.
For Vancouver, the loss extended a rough run. The Canucks have now dropped seven straight games and continue searching for answers as their road trip moves forward.
Up Next
The Canucks head to Ottawa next, hoping to stop the skid, while the Canadiens prepare for their upcoming matchup against Washington as they take this momentum on the road.
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