CH Shows Character in Overtime Victory Against Maple Leafs: Match Summary and Player Performances

2023-10-03 01:40:00

TORONTO | “We want to include that in our DNA. Whether it’s training, a preparatory match or a real match, you must always work and never give up. This is exactly what we demonstrated. »

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Johnathan Kovacevic explained with this sentence the symbolism of this 5-4 overtime victory once morest the Maple Leafs on Monday at Scotiabank Arena.

Yes, it was another match on the preparatory calendar. A fifth out of six. But for this visit to Toronto, the CH showed character once morest a team which practically presented its complete face with the presence of Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews, John Tavares, William Nylander and Morgan Rielly.

“It was an important match and it’s good for our confidence,” said Rafaël Harvey–Pinard. We never gave up. Everyone contributed to this victory. »

When we talk regarding character, there is the fact that the Habs erased a two-goal deficit in the third period.

In this game, the Leafs led 3 to 1 and 4 to 2.

After a goal from Kovacevic, Josh Anderson— forced overtime by beating Ilya Samsonov with a precise shot. There were only 41 seconds left in the third period when Anderson hit the target.

On a return from Caufield

In overtime, Nick Suzuki pounced on a return to the slot to score the decisive goal. Cole Caufield’s shot had just hit the post.

“I really liked our match,” Suzuki noted. When you get a game-winning goal here in Toronto, it’s always a good feeling. But we do not take away any points following a preparatory match. Despite that, I would say that it is good for our morale. »

Suzuki finished the game with a goal and two assists.

Norlinder wins points

Among the young people still alive at this camp, Mattias Norlinder received a good mark for his performance once morest the Leafs. The Swede scored his first goal of the camp, but he also offered solid five-on-five play with David Savard.

The Norlinder we saw on the ice Monday evening was completely different from the Norlinder we saw on the same date last year.

THE MATCH SUMMARY

PROLONGATION

00:31 – BUT MTL 5-4

00:00 – Start of the period.

THIRD PERIOD

20:00 – End of period.

19:20 – BUT MTL 4-4 The Canadian removes Jake Allen in the final moments of the match. Josh Anderson manages to tie the game with a quick shot.

13:43 – BUT MTL 4-3 Johnathan Kovacevic’s shot beats Ilya Samsonov. The Canadians reduced the gap to one goal.

11:38 – BUT TOR 4-2 John Tavares puts the finishing touches on a superb play. Toronto regains a two-goal lead.

06:46 – William Nylander receives a penalty. The Canadian will play on the numerical advantage.

03:35 – Sean Monahan is hunted. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.

00:00 – Start of the period.

SECOND PERIOD

20:00- End of period.

19:49 – BUT MTL 3-2 Auston Matthews is guilty of a turnover on the power play. Kirby Dach scores following a brilliant pass from Sean Monahan. The gap is reduced to one goal.

18:13 – Arber Xhekaj is chased away. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.

14:45 – BUT TOR 3-1 Max Domi jumps on a loose puck and beats Jake Allen. The Maple Leafs take a two-goal lead.

12:23 – John Tavares receives a penalty. The Canadian will play on the numerical advantage.

07:27 – Jake Evans is hunted. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.

00:00 – Start of the period.

FIRST PERIOD

20:00- End of period.

13:40 – Logan Mailloux is chased away. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.

12:10 – BUT TOR 2-1 The Maple Leafs hit the target on the power play. John Tavares scored the goal. Toronto takes the lead.

10:43 – Nick Suzuki is hunted. The Maple Leafs will play on the power play.

07:13 – BUT TOR 1-1 The Maple Leafs score on their first shot. Jake Allen looks weak on Noah Gregor’s throw. It’s a 1-1 tie.

03:24 – BUT MTL 1-0 On the power play, Mattias Norlinder takes a shot that ends up behind Ilya Samsonov. Nick Suzuki and Sean Monahan get the assists. Montreal takes the lead.

02:59 – Max Domi receives a penalty. The Canadian will play on the numerical advantage.

00:00 – Start of the game.

In front of the net

Jake Allen

Ilya Samsonov

Training of coach Martin St-Louis

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