PHI@MTL: Game recap | Preseason

Montreal rides four-goal third period to 5-0 win over Philadelphia in preseason opener

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By Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL canadiens.com

MONTREAL – The Canadiens kicked off the preseason with a lopsided 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at the Bell Centre on Monday,

David Savard, Emil Heineman and Josh Anderson scored 2:33 apart in the third period, and Alex Barré-Boulet tacked on a late insurance marker. Earlier in the game, Luke Tuch opened the scoring for his first (unofficial) goal in a Canadiens uniform.

Cayden Primeau and Jakub Dobeš stood tall in net, combining for 25 saves to secure the shutout.

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

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Montreal goals

P2 08:08 0-[1] Tuch (Davidson)

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      Luke Tuch opens the scoring

      P3 03:06 0-[2] Savard (Davidson, Hutson)

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          David Savard doubles the lead

          P3 03:56 0-[3] Heineman (Barré-Boulet, Kapanen)

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              Emil Heineman buries a one-timer

              P3 05:39 0-[4] Anderson (Roy, Mailloux)

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                  Josh Anderson makes it four

                  P3 17 :45 0-[5] Barré-Boulet (Heineman, Kapanen)

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                      Barré-Boulet adds a fifth

                      What’s next

                      The Canadiens are right back in action on Tuesday night when the New Jersey Devils come to town. Puck drop at the Bell Centre is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.

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