Top Six Minutes: Montreal Concedes East’s Top Spot to New Jersey
The Montreal Canadiens held a slim lead in the final minute, but ultimately left the ice with just one point after New Jersey’s late push.
Game Highlights
- Kirby Dach scored an equalizer, a play fans might call a gift from the hockey gods.
- Jake Evans outpaced Jack Hughes and slipped the puck in to tie the game for the Canadiens.
- After strong forechecking from Demidov and Kapanen, Alex Newhook fired toward the net, and Oliver Kapanen buried the rebound to make it 3–2 for the Habs.
Post-Game Notes
- Jake Evans continues to impress with his skill and consistency.
- Staying healthy remains a key concern as the season progresses.
- As one fan remarked, not every arena can replicate the intensity of the Bell Centre.
“Not every building can be the Bell Centre.”
Author’s Summary: Montreal fought hard and showed flashes of brilliance, but a late lapse cost them the East’s top position in a fiercely contested matchup against New Jersey.
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Habs Eyes On The Prize — 2025-11-07