nhl Game Recap
Canadiens Fall 6-2 Against Florida - Game Recap
Matthew Tkachuk was the difference, potting a pair for Florida on Thursday as the Panthers skated off with a 6-2 victory over the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
Bettors who backed the Panthers were rewarded as -225 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Florida got goals from Matthew Tkachuk(2), Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, Givani Smith, and Ryan Lomberg in the victory. Reinhart opened the scoring at 6:30 of the second period.
Alex Lyon stopped 23 of 25 Montreal shots in the victory.
Montreal got goals from Josh Anderson, and Rem Pitlick in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Sam Montembeault stopped 28 of 33 shots for the Canadiens, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Florida went 4-for-8, while the Canadiens were 0-for-5 with the man advantage.
Montreal lost the shots on goal battle to Florida by a margin of 40-25.
Florida looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Wild. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.