10 Thoughts: Habs Overcome Stingy Mammoth in a 6-2 Romp
The Canadiens didn’t start well on Saturday against Utah, but after taking the lead in the second period, they never looked back. They delivered one of their best offensive performances of the season.
The Utah Mammoth, formerly known as the Arizona Coyotes until 15 months ago, arrived in Montreal just two points behind the Canadiens. Both teams play a fast, youthful style of hockey and are skilled at controlling the puck defensively.
The Canadiens returned to the Bell Centre to begin a home stand after two frustrating losses in a shootout and overtime. The key question was whether they could raise their intensity and secure a regulation win against a tough opponent.
After conceding an early goal, the bleu blanc et rouge settled into their familiar rhythm. Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen combined for another goal, while Cole Caufield scored twice. Strong goaltending from Samuel Montembeault, along with late goals from Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach, helped the Canadiens secure a convincing 6-2 win to the delight of the crowd.
Lineup
- Caufield – Suzuki – Slafkovsky
- Newhook – Kapanen – Demidov
- Bolduc – Dach – Gallagher
- Anderson – Evans – Veleno
- Matheson – Dobson
- Struble – Hutson
- Xhekaj – Carrier
Key Observations
“For the second game in a row, the Canadiens gave up a quick goal to start the game.”
Despite these early goals against, the Canadiens demonstrated resilience and improved execution, leading to their commanding victory.
Summary
The Canadiens overcame an early setback to dominate the Utah Mammoth 6-2, showcasing strong teamwork, effective scoring, and solid goaltending.
Author’s Note
This game reflected the Canadiens’ ability to rebound from adversity and assert their fast-paced, offensive style with confidence.
Author’s summary: The Canadiens battled back from an early goal deficit to deliver a powerful 6-2 win over Utah, combining speed, skill, and strong defense.