Having had a five day break, the Habs were well rested and healthy. On top of that, they got to play Columbus (now 6-6-2 and 17th in the league), in what should have been an easy one. But, Montreal decided to take it easy. As if they hadn't learned their lesson from playing the Islanders.
After 2 dull starting periods, Montreal went into the 3rd period tied 1-1 (Hab-killer/RJ Umberger scored followed by Tanguay on the PP). Brisebois tallied for the Canadiens on a rare pointshot goal on the powerplay. Now a goal up, Montreal sat back and relaxed, as apparently the night was done. Only 2:30 minutes later, M.Methot and F.Modin scored two quick ones to put Columbus up 3-2. So the tables turned real quickly on the Canadiens. After a few needless penalties, Montreal finally started to put on the pressure late into the game. With nearly a minute to go in the game, Halak was called to the bench and an extra player was sent out. Plekanec pushed the Jackets' defender off the puck, A. Kostitsyn picked up the puck behind the net and made a beautiful pass to younger brother Sergei who one-timed it under the pads of C.Mason to tie up the game.
The shootout was quick and sad. Columbus outplayed Halak on the first 2 shots beating him both times (K.Huselius and D. Brassard) while neither Tanguay nor A.Kostitsyn could score on both their opportunities. The game ended with a final score of 4-3 for the Blue Jackets.
Notes: Plekanec got 2 assists tonight and now has 9 points for the season (3G, 6A)... Tanguay scored his team-leading 7th goal... Markov played a total of 28:32 min... Montreal was perfect on the PK (8 for 8)
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