The Montreal Canadiens, currently 9-3-1, lead the Atlantic Division and aim to strengthen their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m. They recently lost at home to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a shootout. Despite falling behind 3-0 after the first period, the Canadiens rallied with four goals in the second period but conceded a tying goal midway through the third.
Their power play was crucial in regaining momentum, with Kirby Dach earning third star honors by scoring two goals.
The Devils hold a 9-4 record and top the Metropolitan Division. They recently suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Anaheim Ducks on the road. Trailing 3-0 entering the third period, the Devils scored once midway through but then conceded an empty-net goal at the end.
While both teams excelled at blocking shots, some Devils’ key offensive players had poor plus/minus ratings.
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The power play was a big reason the Canadiens got back in this game and sparked offensive momentum.
Author's summary: The Canadiens aim to rebound with strong special teams and defense, facing a resilient Devils squad battling to improve after recent struggles.