TOR@MTL: Game Recap

Habs lose the second game of their back-to-back against Toronto on Saturday

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By Montreal Canadiens
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MONTREAL – The Canadiens lost their second straight game against the Maple Leafs on Saturday, losing 3-1 to Toronto at the Bell Centre.

It was the second game of a back-to-back against Toronto, and Montreal’s final exhibition game at home.

Sam Montembeault played the first two periods of the contest, making 12 saves. Jakub Dobes was in the crease for the third, and turned aside 7 shots.

Roster

Montreal goal

P3 11:29 3-[1] Guhle (Kovacevic, Newhook)

Toronto goals

P1 06:30 [1]-0 Knies (Minten, Steeves)

P2 09:27 [2]-0 Minten (Steeves, Abruzzese)

P2 19:47 [3]-0 Robertson (Rifai)

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This was the Canadiens’ last home game of the preseason. Next up on the exhibition calendar is their first road game, which takes place on Monday night in Toronto.

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