10 Thoughts: Habs Overcome Stingy Mammoth in a 6-2 Romp
The Habs didn’t start strong on Saturday against Utah, but after taking the lead in the second period, they never looked back. They delivered one of their best offensive performances of the season.
The Utah Mammoth, known as the Arizona Coyotes until 15 months ago, arrived in Montreal just two points behind the Canadiens. Both teams play a fast-paced style with young rosters, though Utah is known for its strong defensive play that limits scoring chances.
The Canadiens returned to the Bell Centre to start a home stand after suffering two disappointing losses in a shootout and overtime. The key question was whether they could raise their intensity and secure a regulation win against a tough opponent.
Despite allowing an early goal again, the bleu blanc et rouge regained composure and played the solid hockey they've shown this season. Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen teamed up for another goal, while Cole Caufield added two. With Samuel Montembeault's strong goaltending and late goals by Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach, the Canadiens celebrated a convincing 6-2 victory in front of the home crowd.
Lineup
- Caufield – Suzuki – Slafkovsky
- Newhook – Kapanen – Demidov
- Bolduc – Dach – Gallagher
- Anderson – Evans – Veleno
- Matheson – Dobson
- Struble – Hutson
- Xhekaj – Carrier
Key Moment
For the second game in a row, the Canadiens gave up a quick goal to start the game.
However, their resilience and offensive firepower ultimately led to a decisive win.
Author's summary: The Canadiens overcame an early deficit through strong teamwork and scoring depth to secure a dominant 6-2 win over the Mammoth at home.