Suzuki Scores 3, Canadiens Triumph Over Avalanche

The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Colorado Avalanche with a decisive 7-3 victory. This game showcased standout performances from key players, highlighted by Cole Suzuki’s impressive goal tally.

Suzuki Scores 3 in Canadiens’ Victory

In a compelling matchup, Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky each contributed with a goal and an assist. Goaltender Jakub Dobes played a vital role, making 26 saves, helping the Canadiens improve their record to 30 wins, 17 losses, and 7 overtime losses (30-17-7). This win marked their second consecutive victory.

Game Highlights

• Key Contributors: Lane Hutson, Zachary Bolduc, Oliver Kapanen, and Ivan Demidov each delivered two assists.
• Glancing at the Avalanche: Brock Nelson, Joel Kiviranta, and Ross Colton scored for Colorado, which has struggled recently with a record of 2 wins, 4 losses, and 2 overtime losses in their last eight games (2-4-2).

First Period Action

The game started with a rapid goal by the Canadiens. Just 56 seconds in, Dobson caught the Avalanche off-guard, scoring from the left circle following a pass from Hutson.

Nineteen seconds later, Nelson equalized for Colorado, hitting a long-distance wrist shot that beat Dobes. Suzuki responded for the Canadiens, scoring a power-play goal at 5:51 by converting a rebound from Demidov’s shot.

Suzuki’s Short-Handed Breakaway

At 7:33, Suzuki showcased his speed on a short-handed breakaway. He capitalized on a pass from Kapanen and skillfully slid the puck under Wedgewood’s stick. The lead soon expanded further with Jake Evans scoring a wraparound goal at 16:36, increasing the score to 4-1.

Second Period Surge

Dach followed quickly, extending the lead to 5-1 by putting the puck off a Colorado defenseman and past Wedgewood. Kiviranta found the net for the Avalanche with a rebound goal, narrowing the score to 5-2 before the second period concluded.

Third Period Developments

In the third period, Colton brought Colorado within striking distance, making it 5-3 with a goal at 4:38. However, Alexandre Carrier responded quickly, scoring at 5:45 after a setup from Suzuki. Slafkovsky sealed the game for Montreal at 9:55, scoring the final goal for a 7-3 finish.

Conclusion

With this victory, the Canadiens continue to maintain momentum moving forward in the season. The strong results reflect the growing synergy among the players, particularly highlighted by Suzuki’s performance as he scored three crucial goals.