FinalW
Sunday, January 7, 2018 · Centre Bell
Game analysis
Canadiens beat Canucks 5–2
- B. Gallagher scored the game-winner at 8:44 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- C. Price stopped 34 of 36 shots (.944) for the win.
- The Canadiens controlled play, outshooting the Canucks 45–36.
- Power play: MTL 1/3, VAN 0/3.
- K. Alzner led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Three stars
- 1st starB. Gallagher
MTL · 1G 1A
- 2nd starK. Alzner
MTL · 1G 1A
- 3rd starD. Sedin
VAN · 1G 1A
Scoring summary
2nd
3rd
- 2:47VANM. Del ZottoAssists: B. Boeser, D. Sedin2–2
- 8:44MTLB. GallagherAssists: K. Alzner2–3
- 18:45MTLP. ByronAssists: B. Gallagher2–4
- 19:01MTLM. PaciorettyENAssists: P. Danault, J. Petry2–5
Team stats
| VAN | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Shots | 45 |
| 49.2% | Faceoff % | 50.8% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 6 | PIM | 6 |
| 31 | Hits | 22 |
| 24 | Blocked | 13 |
| 14 | Giveaways | 8 |
| 10 | Takeaways | 14 |
Canucks at Canadiens recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Next game
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