It was Alexandre Carrier who found himself to the right of Mike Matheson, while Lane Hutson played to the right of Kaiden Guhle ... while Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield picked up assists.
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night, hoping to return to the win column and continue their steady climb up the NHL standings.
MTL: Slafkovsky has registered three goals and two assists in his last five outings. Along with his linemates Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, the trio have combined for 10 points over their last two games.
The Canadiens play the Wild for the final time this season.
The Montreal Canadiens had quite a challenge on Tuesday night: the Winnipeg Jets. Before tonight’s games, the Jets were tied for first place in the NHL with the Washington Capitals. The Canadiens were trying to find their way back to victory,
The Habs looked to finish up January on a winning note as they hosted Minnesota on Thursday. But instead, they were completely shut down offensively, ultimately falling 4-0.
A few days ago, the Canadiens made the decision to recall Rafaël Harvey-Pinard. But since then, he had not yet had the chance to play a game at the top level. But that is about to change tonight. The Quebec native will be able to play in the NHL for the first time this season.
The Montreal Canadiens should be buyers ahead of the trade deadline to show youth a vote of confidence for a strong season so far.
The Montreal Canadiens hosted the Winnipeg Jets tonight at the Bell Centre and they were unable to get back to their winning ways.
Montreal had more jump, but they couldn't handle the west's best club. Brian Wilde has more on the Habs' Tuesday night matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.
The Montreal Canadiens were able to rally to force overtime against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night, but lost in the extra session.
For a second game in a row, the Montreal Canadiens looked out of breath before the game had even started and while they managed to bounce back, they couldn't get the two points, but they did pocket one.