| Final - 2.2.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Last night, the New Jersey Devils came from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 in regulation. This recap discusses how the game was like a fight, dangerous hits, Martin Brodeur, what was off, and other observations.
A Story of Penalty Minutes and the 2011-2012 New Jersey Devils
Tonight, the New Jersey Devils will take on the Montreal Canadiens to close out their six game home-stand. This preview discusses the lack of changes among the Devils lineup, figures out how Montreal has performed, and other observations.
The Canadiens call up their young French Canadian prospect for another stint.
The Montreal Canadiens fall flat in a crucial game against the Buffalo Sabres
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Montreal Goal - David Desharnais (10), from Rene Bourque and Max Pacioretty at 4:11. 2, Montreal Goal - Andrei Kostitsyn (12), from Yannick Weber and Louis Leblanc at 9:23. 3, New Jersey Goal - Zach Parise (17), from Dainius Zubrus and Ilya Kovalchuk at 10:36. Penalties - Erik Cole, Montreal (Roughing), 12:49; Ryan Carter, New Jersey (Roughing), 15:37; Patrik Elias, New Jersey (Boarding), 18:54. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Montreal Short-Handed Goal - Mathieu Darche (3), from Tomas Plekanec and Hal Gill at 1:35. 5, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - David Clarkson (18), from Ilya Kovalchuk and Mark Fayne at 13:43. Penalties - Raphael Diaz, Montreal (Interference), 1:07; Erik Cole, Montreal (Hi-sticking), 13:18; Raphael Diaz, Montreal (Tripping), 14:17. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, New Jersey Goal - Dainius Zubrus (13), from Alexei Ponikarovsky and David Clarkson at 6:11. 7, New Jersey Goal - Zach Parise (18), from Ilya Kovalchuk and Patrik Elias at 17:16. 8, New Jersey Empty Net Goal - David Clarkson (19), from Alexei Ponikarovsky and Dainius Zubrus at 19:28. Penalties - David Clarkson, New Jersey (Interference), 8:45. |
