Flames go down for Canadiens 2-1 at Saddledome Thursday night – Calgary
Cole Caulfield broke the tie in the third period as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Thursday, while Sean Monaghan recorded two assists against his old team.
Montreal Canadiens’ Cole Corfield celebrates with fans after his winning goal against the Calgary Flames during NHL hockey action in the third period in Calgary on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
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Rookie Juraj Slavkovskiy also scored his fourth goal of the season, scoring for Montreal (12-10-1). Montreal have won seven of their last 11 games.
Elias Lindholm scored the only goal for Calgary (10-10-3). Flames is 1-3-1 in his last five fights.
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Jake Allen made 45 stops and improved to 7-8-0. Jacob Markstrom, who was tested only 19 times, saw his record drop to 8-6-2.
The Canadiens, tied 1-1 in the third set, got a power play six minutes into the period when Andrew Mangiapane was sent off in the rough. After the Montreal forward performed a fake cross-check on Mark Strom, he grabbed Josh Anderson from behind and the two exchanged words after the whistle.
Montreal entered the play with a 17-1 tailspin at mans advantage. But on his second power play of the night, it took Cowfield just 31 seconds to lean and convert on a one-timer after Nick was set up on cross-ice on his Suzuki on his pass .
Slafkovsky gave Montreal the lead with just 13 seconds to go and the score remained that way until the final minute of the second when Calgary finally drew.
Montreal Canadiens’ July Slafkowski celebrates goal against Calgary Flames during first period NHL Hockey Action in Calgary on Thursday, December 1, 2022.
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Lindholm’s attempt to center the puck from behind the net was avoided by Allen.
While the loose pack scramble continued on one side of the Canadiens’ net, Lindholm went unnoticed in front on the other side. When Jonathan Huberdeau ended up corralling the puck, he zipped it across his crease for Lindholm’s tap-in.
In his first game against his former team, Monaghan assisted the first goal from Mark Strom’s misplay.
The goalkeeper jumps out of the net after a loose puck and skids. Monaghan was able to evade the flaming goalie and avoid a collision, but Mark Strom slammed the puck into Slavkowski, who walked around the net minder and fired into the vacant net.
Markstrom has been struggling this season. Coach Darryl Sutter has rewarded goalkeeper Dan Vlader for his strong play in starting three of his four recent games.
Markstrom’s early mistake angered home fans, but he responded with a Bronx heckle when he shot from far on the Bronx’s next save.
Calgary beat Montreal, 12-6, in the opening game, but couldn’t beat Allen. Their best chance was a breakaway from Blake Coleman with two minutes remaining, but Allen made a pad stop.
Monaghan receives video tribute
Monaghan waved to the crowd when he was recognized in a video tribute and given a standing ovation during the first television timeout.
He played 656 games over nine seasons for the Flames. After completing his second hip surgery, he was traded to Montreal in the offseason.
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Calgary’s 5-game homestand takes on the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
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Flames go down for Canadiens 2-1 at Saddledome Thursday night – Calgary
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