Update: Habs give up touchdown on Super Bowl Sunday…
Last night’s game saw the Canadiens suffer a crushing 7-2 defeat against the St. Louis Blues at the Bell Centre, coinciding with Super Bowl Sunday. The Blues capitalized on their power-play opportunities, scoring three goals out of five chances, with Torey Krug leading the offensive charge with five assists.
The game took a toll on the Canadiens as they lost Rafaël Harvey-Pinard to injury the previous day, and Jordan Harris also exited Sunday’s match after a collision with Sammy Blais along the end boards. Kaiden Guhle also had to leave the game late after being hit along the boards.
Cole Caufield’s impressive 11-game point streak came to an end, while the Blues dominated from the start, with Alexey Toropchenko scoring a highlight reel goal just 25 seconds into the game. Despite Juraj Slafkovsky assisting Nick Suzuki for a Canadiens goal, the Blues maintained their lead.
The Habs struggled with penalty-killing, allowing Jordan Kyrou to score two goals, including one on the power play. Nathan Walker added another goal for the Blues in the second period, and Robert Thomas extended their lead early in the third.
David Savard and Joel Armia managed to get the Canadiens on the scoreboard, but the Blues continued their offensive onslaught with another power-play goal by Jake Neighbours. A fortunate bounce off the end boards gave the Blues their seventh goal, sealing the victory.
In the closing moments, Johnathan Kovacevic engaged in a fight with Neighbours, reflecting the frustration felt by the Canadiens. However, despite a late surge, the Canadiens couldn’t salvage the game, ending in a 7-2 defeat.
Overall, it was a disappointing performance for the Canadiens, with fans expressing their discontent both at the Bell Centre and in the Liveblog comments. With key players potentially facing extended absences due to injuries, the Canadiens’ position in the Atlantic Division standings looks uncertain, raising concerns about their future performances.
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