MTL@NJD: Game recap

Habs outlast Devils in shootout

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By Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL canadiens.com

NEWARK – The Habs completed an undefeated road trip with a shootout win over the Devils in New Jersey on Saturday. 

Jayden Struble opened the scoring, followed by markers from Ivan Demidov and Lane Hutson in the second period. 

Jakub Dobes enjoyed another strong night in net, making 35 saves in the winning effort. 

For more stats, check out the NHL’s Gamecenter summary here.

Roster

Montreal goals 

P1 15:58 [1]-0 Struble (Caufield, Xhekaj)

MTL@NJD: Struble scores goal against Jake Allen

P2 08:12 [2]-0 Demidov (Caufield, Suzuki) – PPG

MTL@NJD: Demidov scores PPG against Jake Allen

P2 09:28 [3]-0 Hutson (Unassisted)

MTL@NJD: Hutson scores goal against Jake Allen

New Jersey goals 

P2 13:08 3-[1] Mercer (Meier, Hischier)

P2 17:40 3-[2] Hughes (Bratt, Siegenthaler) - SHG

P3 17:45 3-[3] Meier (Hughes, Hamilton)

What’s next 

The Canadiens head home but have no time to relax. Montreal and New Jersey play the second half of their home-and-home and the Bell Centre on Sunday. For tickets, click here.

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