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00:00:08the canadians come into this one having won the last one of this rivalry
00:00:14dobson's hoping for another big offensive night against his rivals
00:00:18lozon's defense and physical play were noticeable the last time they played
00:00:22this should be an outstanding matchup between two teams that quite simply don't like each other
00:00:27it's ready to go next really looking forward to this one tonight
00:00:37the canadians win the draw and they'll start on the attack intercepted at center by bastion
00:00:45the canadians get a hold of the puffle on the boards montreal's playing it through the neutral zone
00:01:02here's a sprint for the loose puck icing is the call we'll get a face up at the other end
00:01:09slavkovsky's been showing signs of frustration just on a pointless streak right now and as a player you
00:01:14really want to feel like you contribute you can do lots of things well but when you don't get on
00:01:18the
00:01:18score sheet you don't feel like you're doing much st petersburg's got a hold of the puck huge win by
00:01:24the center to give his team an opportunity to get out of the zone after a critical icing
00:01:31takes a spill onto the ice and loses the puck montreal's got control of it now from their own end
00:01:39strong defensive effort
00:01:43puck scooped up by matheson shakes off the coverage
00:01:48to his teammate
00:01:49and that's deflected
00:01:51he may have to stop the goal i think he did james i mean you got to protect the house
00:01:56especially when
00:01:57it's a great sweat shot like that and he finds a way to get in front of that man quick
00:02:05still plenty of time left in this frame still scoreless in this one
00:02:11Montreal's won the draw and they'll go in and he makes the save and i'll have some hot sauce on
00:02:16that one
00:02:17that's a great job
00:02:29st petersburg's got the puck after winning the defensive zone face off
00:02:36and look at the hustle here as they wave off the icing sure well intangible that is where this coach
00:02:42is
00:02:42looking for the aggressive ability to get on that puck and the game icing
00:02:47chariot's loving the puck
00:02:50puts it in deep
00:02:52grabbed along the boards by doc
00:02:54takes it to the net
00:02:56spectacular stop by the goaltender how did he hang on to that
00:02:59when the puck's in the low slot the goaltender gets right out next to the shooter and makes the save
00:03:11the habs take possession here inside the offensive zone
00:03:15and a great save
00:03:17ellis makes a good save and redirects the puck to the corner and this cleans up the front of the
00:03:22net and
00:03:22really no trash for second shot opportunity
00:03:29doc scored for escape with the pocket he's hearing it from this crowd and why not he caused that injury
00:03:34last game yeah there's venom coming from the rafters there's no question about it here james and
00:03:38the intensity's at an all-time high and that's fine but when you cross the line
00:03:42bad things happen dangerous things happen avoids the pulp check gets the puck in deep
00:03:51the habs gain possession takes a shot stopped by the goaltender picked up along the wall by
00:03:58cabinet
00:04:03oh he got all of that what a save by jones
00:04:08enters the offensive zone from the left takes possession
00:04:13the ball stopped it how did he do that i have no idea james i don't even know how he
00:04:18trapped the puck
00:04:19let alone got to it i mean unbelievable his team have got to find a way to rebound off of
00:04:23that one
00:04:24unbelievable save
00:04:29the habs gain position along the wall
00:04:33through the open ice they're picking up speed
00:04:36and he makes the easy save slides the pass over to pahol
00:04:43st petersburg's on the attack
00:04:47and that pass attempt is deflected
00:04:50moves the puck from off the bank pass here they come on the rush
00:04:54covers it on net oh and it stays out he got a piece of that one
00:05:02let's reflect on that save again i want to see it because in real time i thought that puck was
00:05:06going
00:05:06in james but he manages to find it like listen you don't make those saves in practice you know why
00:05:11you don't have that level of desperation this is urgency this is instincts and he makes an unbelievable stop
00:05:26getting closer to the halfway point of this frame
00:05:29still looking for our first goal they win the draw and go on the attack
00:05:34oh stick save and a few
00:05:39musa took the over to kerrick
00:05:41the habs get to start the transition game
00:05:45and now it's grabbed by kerrick
00:05:48loses the coverage there
00:05:50from the left side takes it to center
00:05:54and he can't hang on after that hit
00:05:56good fight for the buckle on the boards
00:05:59and that's a great heads up play by dobson
00:06:02can't get a hold of that pass
00:06:03take it along the wall by slapowski
00:06:07cut grab by dobson
00:06:12sends it deep inside the offensive zone
00:06:16palat's got it in the defensive end
00:06:19into the offensive end now
00:06:24Montreal's got the puck along the wall
00:06:26and the sequence of saves i love how strong he is in his set position here james you can see
00:06:34that he
00:06:34gets squared to the shooter and that makes the second save easier
00:06:39st petersburg's got the puck
00:06:40and he's gonna pounce on it from a whistle and get a stoppage and play it much needed at that
00:06:46i can't overstate how timely important that this cover is james when you're on your heels and you're
00:06:51chasing the game you need a reset button goaltender allows it to happen
00:06:56the bears have it now picked up along the boards by bastion
00:07:01close the feet at the backhand taken by gallagher
00:07:06montreal's got it in the wrong zone
00:07:09scooped up along the wall by ghouli
00:07:12who is the power and that shot gets blocked by one of his own teammates
00:07:23great first of speed to come up with it
00:07:29st petersburg's got a hold of the puck
00:07:32here's a short pass to strubel
00:07:34it sends it out in front oh and they couldn't complete that
00:07:40takes the feed quick pass to curtsier
00:07:45takes the puck at the point and now it's grabbed by gumbach
00:07:48quick feed to janeau moves it on over to gallagher
00:07:52breakaway already comes up clutch on the breakaway wow well goalies are always asking for breakaways
00:08:00after practice right james for this very reason they want to come up with the big save
00:08:05at the right time and that's exactly what he does on this one-on-one battle
00:08:19past the midway mark in this period the game is still scoreless
00:08:27evans wins it they'll go to work now on the attack
00:08:30and that goes off of body montreal's got it from behind the net
00:08:35and that banks off a step takes it right in the chest
00:08:43ellis doing a great job of keeping that last puck out just have a look at this replay here james
00:08:48i mean he gets to this high danger chance and is able to turn it away not sure how he
00:08:52did it
00:08:52but he got there in time
00:09:01centers gliding up to the face-off dots here
00:09:09st petersburg's got possession here in their own end
00:09:14through the neutral zone now picking up steam
00:09:18the habs gain control of the puck from the defensive zone they move the puck around
00:09:27and he moves it up to the top slides the puck over
00:09:32oh great play to sidestep the ball
00:09:44well his skating looks effortless on this play i think that he's
00:09:47he's baited the hook here he's saying come on come play with me over here
00:09:51and then guess what the defender chases over plays he recognized where the ice is
00:09:56so he turns on a dime and he takes it to the net for a goal that's a beauty play
00:10:06and with the goal he continues to extend that point per game streak against his rivals
00:10:11and he loves to see the reaction of his rivals i think that's maybe why he enjoys doing it so
00:10:16much
00:10:16there's a confidence there's an air about these games and it's an underlying emotion everyone can
00:10:21feel it the habs have it against the wall moves it to carry and now it's over to caulfield
00:10:29there's a sharp stop by the goaltender there's the whistle as the puck is frozen up
00:10:37the canadians have created a lot of scoring chances so far and they lead it late in this first period
00:10:45and they win the draw on their own end moves the puck across to barron
00:10:51look out here they come on the attack montreal's got the puck in their own end moves it quickly over
00:10:57to anderson oh look at the pass the bears take over on possession grabs the puck in the defensive zone
00:11:08here's a short pass here's a short pass here's a short pass here's a short pass to stetland
00:11:11makes a move in front besides to think about it
00:11:17here's a blast can't get it to go and here's the pass to stetland
00:11:23puck picked up by matheson right up the gun into the attacking zone
00:11:30quick pass to carrot and now he moves it quickly to burrows the bears move it in
00:11:39feeds the puck up to slavkovsky
00:11:44on the attack along the boards
00:11:49the bears will play from the defensive zone
00:11:53you gotta figure he knows about this next milestone he's only one goal away
00:11:57oh aggressive move as he pokes it away
00:12:02winding down the front of the middle of this opening frame
00:12:05the canadians have a hold of it in the defensive zone
00:12:08avoids the poke check and maintains possession here's a chance uh-uh nice block
00:12:18montreal's gotta hold it along the wall
00:12:21shot and he makes the save
00:12:27and here's a shot
00:12:31first period is in the books the next 20 minutes is on deck next here on ea sports
00:13:06car
00:16:35And the official seems about ready to drop the puck on period number two.
00:16:44Second frame is underway as the puck is dropped.
00:16:48All right, Callender, put your analyst hat on here.
00:16:50We've played already a period.
00:16:52What do you make of this one?
00:16:53The Bears with a flat start to that opening frame, James.
00:16:55They really didn't manage the puck.
00:16:57It was real sloppy and scrambling, and they're going to have to find a way to correct that if they
00:17:00want to get back in this game.
00:17:02And he touches the puck.
00:17:04And he touches the puck there.
00:17:05And he may have just stopped the ball.
00:17:07I think he did, James.
00:17:08I mean, you've got to protect the house, especially when it's a great threat shot like that, and he finds
00:17:12a way to get in front of that end quick.
00:17:14And there's the puck.
00:17:15And there's the save.
00:17:17And there's the save.
00:17:17Puck scooped up by Smith.
00:17:26Quick feed to Karen.
00:17:28Oh, he's got a T-spit to keep it out.
00:17:31Dishes it to Slotovsky.
00:17:34Puck grab by Suzuki.
00:17:36Takes a shot.
00:17:37And he puts that one aside with ease.
00:17:40You know the bullies dialed in when you lead your exit puck to the corner.
00:17:44Ground along the board.
00:17:45Scores!
00:17:46And they run it back with another!
00:17:48Yeah, back-to-back goal.
00:17:49You can feel the energy, the wave, the momentum, and the tides have turned here, James.
00:17:53They need to keep the pedal to the metal.
00:17:56There it is, and he's leading his team in the middle.
00:17:58He's getting goals for a reason, James.
00:17:59He's got a real knack for the net and uncanny ability to disguise his shot.
00:18:20Anytime you're playing an arch-rival, you know that it's going to be a duel.
00:18:24A duel of the coaches and a duel of the team.
00:18:26And they lost the game last time.
00:18:27They're trailing in this one.
00:18:28And the coach now frustrated behind the bench.
00:18:31He knows this is war, and he wants to win it.
00:18:33Montreal's made it a two-goal lead now here in this second period.
00:18:37And they are putting on a show tonight.
00:18:38Yeah, it's been an offensive clinic, hasn't it?
00:18:41They dominated in terms of their shot selection.
00:18:43But they've been relentless on the puck as well.
00:18:45So showing a lot of fire in different areas of the ice.
00:18:48Score!
00:18:49I guess they won't get that power play after all.
00:18:52Well, it's a delayed call, and it almost looks as that the defensive structure collapses.
00:18:57And man, do they take advantage.
00:19:00I don't mind the shot at all, James.
00:19:02I think he had good recognition of where the goaltender was in the net, not sealed to the post.
00:19:07And he just throws it to the net from below the goal line and gets rewarded for it.
00:19:10It's unexpected, but it does the job.
00:19:21Montreal's been the dominant team tonight, and look at the score here.
00:19:24But I think it starts from the back end there, Cheryl.
00:19:27Probably really does.
00:19:27This has been a clinic in terms of a 200-foot game.
00:19:30You've got to protect your goaltender and take care of your own zone if you want to get going north.
00:19:34And that's exactly what they've done, and they've generated a ton of chances creating their offense out of the rush.
00:19:39Pucks set down the ice. We'll get an icing.
00:19:46The Canadians have dominated them thus far and continue to do so here in this second.
00:19:53And they take possession here inside the offensive zone.
00:19:57The pressure's on the defensive side of the puck.
00:19:59They win it clean, and they have an opportunity right away with a tired group that they're playing against.
00:20:04How's that bridge?
00:20:05Oh, he comes up with a stop.
00:20:08And they'll cover it up, forcing a stoppage in play.
00:20:11Hudson's being relied upon for offense here, James.
00:20:14And why wouldn't you?
00:20:14Look at the point streak that he has going right now.
00:20:17They're leaning on him, and he's answering the call.
00:20:21Canoes, what a big draw on their own end.
00:20:24Moves it to Newhook.
00:20:26Great time to come up with the interception.
00:20:28Picked up along the wall by Hudson.
00:20:33Into the offensive zone.
00:20:35Feeds it over.
00:20:37Scores!
00:20:38And that's four in a row, and they are rolling tonight.
00:20:42Well, the whole bench is rolling.
00:20:44Because they're all getting goals and apples at the stats tonight.
00:20:48You can feel the energy as they're all standing up.
00:20:51They've gotten four in a row.
00:20:54You see players working from this area all the time in practice.
00:20:57A quick snapshot.
00:20:58Goal, he can't get set to position in time.
00:21:00And it winds up in the back of the net.
00:21:10After that last goal, you can see that the coach is visibly frustrated.
00:21:14And it just gets getting higher and higher as it elevates throughout this game.
00:21:17I mean, he's staring down at his group just looking who to put out there.
00:21:21I mean, there is no answer for a team that no longer has bought in.
00:21:24The Canadians can do no wrong this evening.
00:21:27Especially in the offensive zone here, Cheryl.
00:21:29Well, the score is a testament to the way they've been playing.
00:21:32I mean, they've been dominating in the offensive zone.
00:21:33They've got the puck on their stick.
00:21:35They're driving play.
00:21:36But they've been really urgent even with the lead here.
00:21:38A great game for them so far.
00:21:43Slides it across.
00:21:44And he makes the save right there.
00:21:47Dobbs hasn't been busy tonight, but he makes the save right there
00:21:50because he's emotionally invested and engaged in the game.
00:21:53And that's key when you're a goaltender.
00:21:54You have to find a way to stay ready at all times.
00:22:03St. Petersburg's got it in the offensive zone.
00:22:07Takes the game.
00:22:08Makes the save, but barely with that one.
00:22:13And now it's to Dodd.
00:22:15And the puck leaves the zone.
00:22:18Play is blown dead with the offside.
00:22:23Montreal's dominated right from the start.
00:22:26Their offense clicking on all cylinders.
00:22:28And they lead here in the second.
00:22:31The Canadians take control of the face-off.
00:22:35Here they come.
00:22:38Oh, my!
00:22:40Oh!
00:22:40It just goes off his club and it stays out.
00:22:44Slides it across to Burrows.
00:22:47Sends it down low.
00:22:49Into the corner, he takes the pass.
00:22:52Oh, and a miss.
00:22:53Fires.
00:22:53That goes right out of the zone.
00:22:55And he'll come out of his crease to play the puck.
00:23:00Takes him from the right side.
00:23:02Moves the round along the half wall.
00:23:05Here's the pass in front.
00:23:07And that doesn't connect.
00:23:11Here's the shot.
00:23:12And he comes up with a stop there.
00:23:14Well, you don't make the save if you're not dialed in and focused.
00:23:17That's exactly what he is.
00:23:18He's following the puck and just makes that save.
00:23:21It's incredible, really, because you've got to be athletic to be able to react that quickly.
00:23:25Here's James.
00:23:26Puts it on there.
00:23:27Oh, that has some heat on it.
00:23:29He makes the save.
00:23:30Oh, my God!
00:23:31The Bears moving ahead.
00:23:36Along the half wall with the puck.
00:23:38Puts it on there.
00:23:39Yeah!
00:23:40Well, a sign that they have been rolled over just yet here, Cheryl.
00:23:45Well, any life is good life right now when you're looking at this kind of deficit, James.
00:23:49And if you're the goal scorer, you certainly feel good about yourself.
00:23:51But from a collective group and the units that are going out there,
00:23:54they're going to have to find a way to generate offense.
00:23:56And, hey, they're going to take some risks out here because they've got to get a few.
00:24:19St. Petersburg has apparently just shown up for this one here, Cheryl.
00:24:23Yeah, they get on the board after being shelled all game.
00:24:26They haven't had many shots on net either.
00:24:28But now they've got to find a way to be aggressive, play physical,
00:24:31and really send a message.
00:24:32The mindset has to change here.
00:24:34Listen, they've got nothing to lose.
00:24:35They might as well go for it and attack.
00:24:37Johnson for the puck and it's knocked away.
00:24:40From the left side, they gain the zone.
00:24:44Pests it over.
00:24:46Scores!
00:24:47And that one going off the defender for an over goal.
00:24:58James, how surprised do you think the goaltender is?
00:25:01He just spins around and tries to clear the puck and he fires it past the tender.
00:25:19St. Petersburg's got one back, now can they get themselves another?
00:25:22They're going to be able to if they do one thing, and that is attack and drive the coverage back.
00:25:27And if you do that, you find ways to get shots through the net.
00:25:30Three, two, one.
00:25:32Obey Cabeau is carrying it ahead.
00:25:37Here's a shot!
00:25:39Round jam in front, that's broken up.
00:25:41Big time stop there.
00:25:43What a save.
00:25:44I mean, how quick you have to be to be able to get on that puck, James.
00:25:48Any time it's in the low slot, you've got to be on your toes, and that's exactly what he was,
00:25:52to be able to make the save.
00:25:54Taken by Obey Cabeau.
00:25:56Taken by Obey Cabeau.
00:25:56Angles it over to Anderson.
00:25:59Shakes off the defender with some nifty moves.
00:26:03Slides it across.
00:26:05And now it's grabbed by Obey Cabeau.
00:26:10Can't hang on to the puck after the play.
00:26:13Look out.
00:26:15Works it across to Greer.
00:26:18Pushes it across to Anderson.
00:26:22The Canadiens carried a little ball.
00:26:24Great reach with the puck check by Barron.
00:26:27Ellis has the puck and holds on for a whistle.
00:26:31I'll tell you what, James, that ain't incidental contact.
00:26:34That was intentional.
00:26:35Certainly trying to really drive that body and separate the player from puck.
00:26:40Past the halfway mark of this period.
00:26:43St. Petersburg's got to find a way to get a few more goals here as they still trail by a
00:26:47pair.
00:26:49Stenlitz won it in their own end.
00:26:51He's got it!
00:26:52Carries the puck up through center.
00:26:57Dishes it off!
00:27:00St. Petersburg's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:27:03Oh, just a great heads up play by Matheson.
00:27:06Penalty coming up as the play's blown dead.
00:27:10Stenlitz called for tripping.
00:27:12He's off to the box.
00:27:14Hockey players have to continue to remind themselves, even when they're in a scrum,
00:27:17that they've got to fight for body position and move their feet.
00:27:19If they don't, they get caught reaching.
00:27:21And this tripping call is a result of the extension of the arms.
00:27:27Guys, we know this power play is ranked toward the bottom of the league.
00:27:31But with their first power play of the game, this is a chance for them to turn things around.
00:27:35They've been working hard.
00:27:36They might be able to capitalize on some good things here to get the momentum swinging in their direction.
00:27:45Montreal has got a hold of the puck now.
00:27:47St. Petersburg's got control of it now here on the offensive end.
00:27:51Great positioning in the defensive end.
00:27:54Moves the puck into the attacking area.
00:27:58Sets the feet in front.
00:27:59What a chance, but that goes off target off a body in front.
00:28:05The Bears gain possession to the puck here in the offensive end.
00:28:09Up the neutral zone now.
00:28:11Slides it on over to O'Brien.
00:28:15The Habs gain possession.
00:28:19Tries to get this man advantage going from their own end now.
00:28:27The Habs get a hold of the puck along the boards.
00:28:30Another stop by the goaltender.
00:28:33What a sequence.
00:28:34I mean, he has been outstanding making consecutive saves.
00:28:36I mean, his defense, they gotta start playing.
00:28:39Glenn Dennings recognizing they're still short-handed here as they get ready for the face-off.
00:28:48They win the face-off here in their own end to take possession.
00:28:53Carries it in.
00:28:54Moves it quickly over to Glenn Dennings.
00:28:57Deflected away.
00:28:58Nice defensive use of the stick there.
00:29:01Huck picked up by Cartier.
00:29:04Receives the pass.
00:29:05And the shot dies in the traffic jam.
00:29:10Big time hit and had some hot sauce on it.
00:29:13It certainly did, James.
00:29:15I mean, it was thunderous.
00:29:15You can see the whole bench light up with that hit.
00:29:18It's timely.
00:29:19And it also generates a ton of momentum for his team.
00:29:22And that's stolen by Cartier.
00:29:25Looks like we've got a penalty coming up here.
00:29:28Brett Meso stops the play.
00:29:33The coach is frustrated and it will mount if this continues to happen.
00:29:38So he wants to have a conversation with the official to get an explanation as to why his team is
00:29:42getting more calls.
00:30:01And with that call, it's a brief five-on-three man advantage here.
00:30:05A short five-on-three, James.
00:30:07You've got to win this face-off.
00:30:08Possession is key.
00:30:09If it goes 200 feet the other way, you've just killed your opportunity.
00:30:13The Bears have it now.
00:30:16And he slides it quickly to Carrick.
00:30:19Can't hang on to the biscuit after that.
00:30:21Nice dish from the left wing.
00:30:25Puck scooped up by Nuho.
00:30:27And another score works.
00:30:30The defender put it into his own net.
00:30:40Well, you don't see that very often when you shoot it into your own net trying to clear the puck.
00:30:45That's ugly.
00:31:08The Habs are playing what might be their most impressive performance that I've seen all season, and we're only in
00:31:14period number two, Cheryl.
00:31:15Yeah, I mean, their offense has simply exploded, hasn't it, James?
00:31:18I mean, they have been a force to be reckoned with, and it's a time of fun when you're patting
00:31:22your sass.
00:31:24Puck top loose after that hit.
00:31:28St. Petersburg's penalty killers get a hold of it.
00:31:31Along the side, here they come through the nuclear zone.
00:31:34From the point, looks to make something happen.
00:31:37Shuts them down!
00:31:39Rebound control is critical in the game of hockey.
00:31:42Putting it to the corner, and now the offensive player has to helm the puck.
00:31:46Puck is frozen, and we'll get a faceoff.
00:31:52Karrick's side still shorthanded here as they slide in for the faceoff.
00:32:00The Habs win it!
00:32:02Karrick's one from the point!
00:32:03And he stops that kick in there!
00:32:06Wow!
00:32:07Blocked shot!
00:32:08Well, he's going to be on the peak, James.
00:32:10You have to know how to get in front of shots, and he does exactly that, taking away the threat.
00:32:16Suzuki's ready for the draw as we get set to resume this power play.
00:32:23Montreal's won the draw, now let's see what they can do with it.
00:32:26Blocked by the defender, nice play.
00:32:29Here's a stick save out of the shaft.
00:32:32The Habs in control, the puck against the wall.
00:32:36Pucks it up and out, shuts him down.
00:32:39Down a player, certainly feeling the heat right now.
00:32:42With this kind of pressure on that two-way, you have to be real hard on your stick and make
00:32:46sure you've got the clear.
00:32:48Here's a chance!
00:32:49Don't notice that you can!
00:32:52Relentless pressure on the defensive end!
00:32:55They get it done.
00:32:57And they clear the defensive zone.
00:33:01Slides the puck across to Karrick.
00:33:05Gets it over!
00:33:07Oh! How did he get a glove on that?
00:33:09What a stop by Ellis!
00:33:11By splashing the weather on this save, the shooter's in a grade-A scoring area, and man, he just whips
00:33:16out the glove and makes the save.
00:33:19Glenn Denning's ready for the draws that will continue to try to kill off this penalty.
00:33:23The Canadians take possession off the face-up.
00:33:27Duckles on its wing!
00:33:30An attempt to clear the puck from deep inside his own end.
00:33:35Burroughs is about to get out of the box.
00:33:37And that's off a stick!
00:33:39St. Petersburg's gained possession along the board.
00:33:42Oh, that hits the cage!
00:33:45That's using your head!
00:33:47Well, fortunate for him that these masks are made so well nowadays because he just got his belt run.
00:33:53Takes it out of the offensive zone and back to center.
00:33:56And gets it to the middle!
00:33:57And he denies that great opportunity there!
00:34:02Takes the pass!
00:34:03No great move to sidestrap the check!
00:34:06And that won't go as it hits one of his own teammates in front!
00:34:12Puck grabbed by Ove Kubele!
00:34:15Feeds it down low!
00:34:18Handles the puck at the point!
00:34:20Gets in front of it!
00:34:21Montreal's got the puck along the boards!
00:34:24Sneaks by the poke check!
00:34:27He shot!
00:34:28And he had an answer with that save!
00:34:35Jones has been on point in the pin, James.
00:34:37Just look at that last save.
00:34:38Not sure how he was able to keep it out of the net, but he does.
00:34:42Very aggressive and athletic in his crease.
00:34:53Montreal's had no shortage of scoring opportunities tonight and they have capitalized on plenty as they take a sizable lead
00:35:00here late in the second.
00:35:02The Canadians win the draw and they go on the attack here in the offensive zone.
00:35:07From center they get into the attacking area.
00:35:12St. Petersburg's got the puck against the boards!
00:35:15Keep the key!
00:35:17Here's a straight pass to Burns!
00:35:20And that's turned to center!
00:35:22And that's intercepted by Neuhoff!
00:35:25Sometimes when you're losing you can get caught up over trying here, James.
00:35:29And this is a part of him mismanaging the puck.
00:35:31Sometimes you gotta keep it simple and just get the puck going the other way.
00:35:38And there's the whistle icing the call.
00:35:46Montreal's up for good reason.
00:35:47They have been the more complete team offensively, which is why they lead late in the second.
00:35:52Kapanen's won the faceoff here in the offensive zone.
00:35:55Too much congestion blocks the shot.
00:35:58It's gone!
00:36:02It's gone!
00:36:03It's gone!
00:36:03It's gone!
00:36:04It's gone!
00:36:04It's gone!
00:36:05It's gone!
00:36:05It's gone!
00:36:10Gallagher's been feeling it here tonight.
00:36:12James getting a ton of puck touches and looks on net and finally cashes in.
00:36:16That one's gonna feel good.
00:36:17But I do love his process here.
00:36:19I mean it shows maturation in his game as a young player.
00:36:22Sometimes you can get frustrated and let it take you off your game.
00:36:25And this time he didn't let that happen.
00:36:27He found a way to get the tally.
00:36:29He found a way to get the tally.
00:36:55Go to number three next.
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00:45:46That's a good goal marker for his career, James.
00:45:48And you knew he was looking at that one.
00:45:50He wanted that one on paper.
00:45:56By the goaltender, I am angry right now at the coverage.
00:46:00I mean, this is a teed up shot from high slot area.
00:46:03Well, he had no chance.
00:46:23Montreal's offense continues to shine here in this third period.
00:46:26Well, this has got to be a dream for a coach.
00:46:28You know that they're telling their team in the intermission
00:46:30to make sure they stay to business, stay to task, stay focused.
00:46:33And that's exactly what they've done.
00:46:35And they just hammered their opponent.
00:46:37The Canadians gain control of the puck.
00:46:39Quick pass to Evans.
00:46:42Gains the zone.
00:46:47St. Petersburg's got the puck.
00:46:49Into the offensive end now.
00:46:54Takes the pass in the corner.
00:46:56Quick feed to Burrows.
00:47:00Taken by Kapanen.
00:47:03Handles the pass.
00:47:05A pass.
00:47:06That goes wide.
00:47:08Pass back to the point.
00:47:12This is such a high-energy shift,
00:47:14and it's a reason why they have the same pressure in the offensive zone.
00:47:17Their opponent back on their heels.
00:47:19Looking real tired now.
00:47:21Passes it over.
00:47:23And cut that one out of the net.
00:47:29Oh, wow.
00:47:30You might call that friendly fire as it goes off one of his teammates.
00:47:36Tries to feed it over to Carrier.
00:47:39Oh, look at this.
00:47:41Tied by the puck stopper.
00:47:43Oh.
00:47:49Jones is definitely tracking the play tonight here, James.
00:47:52Just looks like he's seeing everything.
00:47:54And when he sees it, he's able to direct it to safety.
00:47:57I just like the way he's playing.
00:47:58He's confident between the pipes.
00:48:00And what that does is it gives confidence to his entire team ahead of him.
00:48:13Montreal's been way more active here tonight on the ice, and they have certainly capitalized on their opportunities and continue
00:48:19to lead in the third.
00:48:21The Bears get a hold of the puck in their own end.
00:48:24Now over to Cartier.
00:48:27The Bears looking against the half wall.
00:48:30Now a quick pass to Kraft.
00:48:33Back to the point it goes.
00:48:36St. Petersburg got it on the line.
00:48:38Left save and he handles it with ease.
00:48:41Under siege and finally grabs that one and covers up for a whistle.
00:48:47A critical faceoff looming here.
00:48:50And let's see if they can maintain that offensive momentum.
00:48:53Well, you know that the defensive side is vulnerable right now with a tired tender.
00:48:58And on the offensive side, you've got to recognize that vulnerability and you have to attack them now.
00:49:02Puck battle along the boards.
00:49:06D'Angelo stick handling in his own zone.
00:49:09That's a quick pass to Cartier.
00:49:15And not much on that one.
00:49:17There's the whistle as the puck stopper likes to hang on.
00:49:23The Hats continue to lead here in this third period.
00:49:26They've been the busier team offensively.
00:49:30Back of the way as it plays Detroit inside the offensive zone.
00:49:36Sends the pass over.
00:49:40And I think there's going to have to be an extra stoppage in play here as they collect all of
00:49:46the Hats on the ice at home.
00:49:56But James, this is a great play all the way around.
00:49:59A perfect pass to a perfectly executed shot as he sets up and waits for it right in his wheelhouse.
00:50:05Just lets the one-timer rip.
00:50:22The pass is starting to show a lot of respectability here amongst themselves as they get one back.
00:50:27Yeah, and it's about mojo.
00:50:28It's how you end the game with good habits.
00:50:30Because you want to make sure that you don't carry the beginning of the game into your next one.
00:50:35And he takes the dish.
00:50:37And a huge stop by the goaltaker at point blank range.
00:50:42Well, Grado's throwing chance taken away from the inner slot because he's so aggressive and gets to the top of
00:50:47his crease.
00:50:49Picking it off the wall by Obey Kubel.
00:50:51Motion to D'Angelo.
00:50:52Open!
00:50:55Oh, he's stiff.
00:50:57Demise him on the one-timer.
00:50:58Oh, what reaction.
00:51:00Knocked out the puck.
00:51:02Locked out there.
00:51:02That might be a save.
00:51:04Oh, that is a save, James.
00:51:05I don't think the goaltender would have gotten to position in time.
00:51:07He's able to take it away.
00:51:14Dishes it off.
00:51:16Montreal's got the puck.
00:51:18Gaining momentum along the way.
00:51:22St. Petersburg's got a hold of it along the wall.
00:51:27There's been so much offense in this game, James.
00:51:29It's been real entertaining for us and the fans in the building.
00:51:32Listen, I was more of a defensive specialist, so I wouldn't have been up in the tack.
00:51:36But clearly the game's changing.
00:51:38Delayed penalty coming up here.
00:51:41Whistle blows, stopping the play.
00:51:44Newhook's been flagged for cross-checking.
00:51:46The league has tried to crack down on the cross-checking penalties here, James.
00:51:50You've got to eliminate it from the game.
00:51:51It's dangerous.
00:51:52It's reckless.
00:51:53And guess what?
00:51:53He's going to get the two minutes.
00:52:02Man advantage takes to the ice.
00:52:03It's our first opportunity to get a glance at the special teams unit.
00:52:07First power play opportunity for this team.
00:52:09It's going to start the face-off circle, getting possession with the win,
00:52:12and then looking to set up.
00:52:13And that's a solid clearing attempt on the play.
00:52:17The Bears scooping up along the boards.
00:52:22Slides the puck over to Kapanen.
00:52:28Montreal's got a chance to work the transition game now, shorthanded.
00:52:32Puck cleared for the defensive end.
00:52:34Oh, what a hit on the play, and he's on his own bench there, Sheryl.
00:52:38Well, the only good thing is he's not on the opponent's bench, right?
00:52:41He'd be getting a face-watch if he was over there, but instead he's on his teammate's bench.
00:52:45And you know what?
00:52:45They're going to pick him up.
00:52:47Right on the doorstep.
00:52:49Goaltender covers it up, and we'll get a reset here.
00:52:52Montreal's going to return home after this one tonight, and then they kick off a homestand
00:52:57where you look at the schedule, there's an opportunity here to string together a few wins in front of the
00:53:03fans.
00:53:08Janot has won it off the face-off.
00:53:10Got it!
00:53:10Go, go, go!
00:53:13Looks to sit up at the court now.
00:53:16Stopped by the goaltender, getting a piece of that one.
00:53:20Picked up along the boards by Janot.
00:53:23Slides it quickly to Obey Cabell.
00:53:26Handles the puck.
00:53:28Carrick's been having himself a night change.
00:53:30He's already got a hottie, and now he's looking for more.
00:53:32Put some harm to the wall!
00:53:36Montreal's got the puck along the wall.
00:53:40St. Petersburg's got a hold of the puck now.
00:53:45Obey Cabell swooping in on the attack.
00:53:48Looking to make something happen along the boards.
00:53:51Scooped up along the wall by D'Angelo.
00:53:53And that slides right out to center ice.
00:53:57And he avoids the poke check with some great edge work.
00:54:00He's got time.
00:54:02Moves it quickly over to play lock.
00:54:05And catch!
00:54:07Kenny's moving the puck through his own zone.
00:54:09Can't keep a hand of it.
00:54:12Here's a shot!
00:54:13And it takes him right in the logo!
00:54:15What a save!
00:54:16What a save!
00:54:20Well this is a big hit here, and I don't think the other team likes it.
00:54:22Because it's a product of frustration.
00:54:24They're trailing in the game by quite a margin.
00:54:27And really just not maintaining the emotions or the control within the game.
00:54:31And as a product, this is hit as a result.
00:54:33Stenlund's looking to win this draw on this man advantage here.
00:54:40New hook, almost out of the box.
00:54:43Here's a short pass to Struble.
00:54:46Montreal's got a hold of it against the wall.
00:54:49New hook's out of the box.
00:54:51Well that power play needs to have more urgency.
00:54:54All perimeter movement.
00:54:55Someone has to pay the price and get to the most coveted spot on the ice.
00:54:58And that is right in front of the tender.
00:55:01Herrick's been so efficient with the puck tonight, James.
00:55:03I mean, sometimes it is a struggle.
00:55:05In other nights, it just feels easy.
00:55:07And that's what it feels like for him tonight.
00:55:09He wants that puck.
00:55:10You can see him communicating with his teammates.
00:55:12He wants it.
00:55:13He wants to shoot it.
00:55:14He's all around the net, and he's buried it already for a hat-trick.
00:55:24Montreal showing no signs of slowing down here in this third period up big time.
00:55:32Stenlund's won the draw deep in the defensive zone.
00:55:35Sends it over to Barron.
00:55:38The Habs look to start the transition game.
00:55:42Knocked away by Barron.
00:55:44Right side set up ahead into the middle of the ice.
00:55:47Big pass to Barron.
00:55:49Off a stick and they can't connect.
00:55:53Coming down the left wing and into the zone.
00:55:56And that's a great heads up in the defensive zone before it's the turnover.
00:56:01The Canadians have been the better team tonight by far.
00:56:03I mean, this is coming right off of without the puck.
00:56:06They know when to close.
00:56:07They know how to intersect.
00:56:08And it's all because of their awareness and stems from their positioning.
00:56:13Looking to make something happen in the offensive zone.
00:56:17He's in the middle.
00:56:19He's in the middle.
00:56:19And that's stuck.
00:56:22Back at the point they set it up.
00:56:25Oh!
00:56:25Gets a little piece of it and keeps it out of the net.
00:56:32The Canadians have had no shortage of scoring opportunities tonight and they have capitalized and look at the score as
00:56:38a result.
00:56:41Huck is dropping and he wins the draw here in the defensive zone.
00:56:46Here they come.
00:56:47Down the left side on the attack.
00:56:49And there's the save.
00:56:53Along the way up the neutral zone.
00:56:56Feeds it over.
00:57:01Quick feed to Pahol.
00:57:03And he takes the feed.
00:57:05Oh my god!
00:57:06It's floating to the close!
00:57:09St. Petersburg's got it near the point.
00:57:12Here's a shot!
00:57:13And he hits one of his own teammates with that shot.
00:57:16Tip-toes around the coach.
00:57:20The Canadians will play it from the corner.
00:57:23It covers the shot!
00:57:25Turns it away!
00:57:27And the puck stopper jumps on top of it to get a stoppage in play.
00:57:33The halves aren't far from the finish line now as they lead it late in this third period.
00:57:43Play resumes here as he wins the draw to the side of the offensive zone.
00:57:47And now it's grabbed by Palak.
00:57:52Moves the puck to the attacking area.
00:57:56This incredibly one-sided contest finally reaches its final minute.
00:58:02The Bears take it along the rail.
00:58:04Who locks up with the save!
00:58:07The Bears game position.
00:58:09Beautiful read in the defensive end, Roy Johnson.
00:58:14Montreal's ahead in this game because of the production of that second line.
00:58:18And this is a nice luxury to have when you've got depth on your bench.
00:58:21You can look down and it really creates an internal competition for the ice time.
00:58:25And he makes the save!
00:58:28A little crash and a bang in force of the turnover.
00:58:31Montreal's got possession of the puck.
00:58:33The Bears gonna work on offense.
00:58:37Pass it through!
00:58:38Oh!
00:58:39What a finish on the play!
00:58:48If you want to win games, you have to be aggressive on the puck and you have to compete.
00:58:52And that's exactly what he's known for here.
00:58:54He wins that battle because he's able to maintain contact and body position.
00:58:59Separate his opponent from the puck.
00:59:01And his team is able to maintain possession.
00:59:03I mean, this is incredible work.
00:59:05It's pretty, it's hard, and it leads to the goal.
00:59:17The Habs are just minutes away from closing out this blowout.
00:59:21They have had plenty of scoring opportunities and have maximized most of them.
00:59:25And down he goes as the puck goes free.
00:59:29Kerricks cut it against the boards.
00:59:32Passes it over!
00:59:33Great positioning in the defensive end.
00:59:36Slides it diagonally to the top.
00:59:40Oh, a quick little pitch pocket on the play.
00:59:43That's a great heads up play to break up the pass!
00:59:46There's the final horn sounding, putting this baby to rest.
00:59:51Oh, that win has got to feel good after the losing streak finally comes to an end.
00:59:56James, I always felt like after, you know, you exited a losing streak,
00:59:59you really had an opportunity to reset.
01:00:02Why? Because you were starting on a win.
01:00:04What you can do is now build on that, build on habits,
01:00:07but they gotta string a few together to build momentum.
01:00:10Hope you had as much fun as we did here tonight,
01:00:12and we will see you the next time.
01:00:15At least we hope so.
01:00:16From all of us here at EA Sports, take care everyone.
01:00:47Where can we win?
01:00:49Oh, look.
01:00:55How can we win?
01:00:57You're going to win?
01:01:00Come on.
01:01:02Where can we win?
01:01:02You're going?"
01:01:09I know.
01:01:10See you next time.
01:01:10You're going to win.撃破.
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