PHI@MTL: Game recap | Preseason
PHI@MTL: Game recap | Preseason
Montreal rides four-goal third period to 5-0 win over Philadelphia in preseason opener
MONTREAL – The Canadiens kicked off the preseason with a lopsided 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on Monday,
David Savard, Emil Heineman and Josh Anderson scored 2:33 apart in the third period, and Alex Barré-Boulet tacked on a late insurance marker. Earlier in the game, Luke Tuch opened the scoring for his first (unofficial) goal in a Canadiens uniform.
Cayden Primeau and Jakub Dobeš stood tall in net, combining for 25 saves to secure the shutout.
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Montreal goals
P2 08:08 0-[1] Tuch (Davidson)
Luke Tuch opens the scoring
P3 03:06 0-[2] Savard (Davidson, Hutson)
David Savard doubles the lead
P3 03:56 0-[3] Heineman (Barré-Boulet, Kapanen)
Emil Heineman buries a one-timer
P3 05:39 0-[4] Anderson (Roy, Mailloux)
Josh Anderson makes it four
P3 17 :45 0-[5] Barré-Boulet (Heineman, Kapanen)
Barré-Boulet adds a fifth
What’s next
The Canadiens are right back in action on Tuesday night when the New Jersey Devils come to town. Puck drop at the Bell Centre is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.
