Montreal 4 - Boston 2
December 6, 2007
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The Canadiens came out strong in the first (as the almost always do) and were able to go up 1-0 early in the period on a powerplay goal by Christopher Higgins. With just over six minutes left in the period Kyle Chipchura sped in on a clean two-on-two and put a little wrist shot through the legs of Tuukka Raska to put the Habs up 2-0; Ryan O’Byrne assisted on the goal for his first ever NHL point. Thomas Plekanec finished the period with a deflected shot over the Boston goaltender’s shoulder to put the Habs up 3-0 at the end of the first period. Bouillon gave Boston’s Reich a light pounding with 1:21 left – Reich deserved it!
The Bruins took things back in the second period, notching goals from Kessel on the powerplay and Axelsson at even strength. Boston outshot Montreal 13-3 during the period and the only thing that kept the Habs with a one goal lead was Carey Price; the goals he allowed were near impossible to save. The Canadiens earned a high-sticking penalty to Smolinski with only a few seconds left, leaving Boston is great shape heading into the third.
Second Period Notes: Montreal managed only one shot during the last 15 minutes of the period. Smolinski reported a leg injury and did not play in the third.
Montreal came out strong again in the third, outshooting Boston 17-7. Carey Price kept the Bruins at bay with a few key saves and Mathieu Dandenault netted a clinching Montreal goal to give the Habs the game 4-2.
Third Period Notes: Steve Begin took a hard spill into the boards following a speedy break to the Boston net. He suffered an injury to the shoulder and did not return.
Game Notes
The Habs are now 4-0-0 against the Bruins this season with Carey Price earning all four of them. Chris Higgins managed a goal and two assists. No further info is known on the injuries mentioned above; I’ll post here with more info when the Canadiens release it.
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