Game 82 Home game 41 | Saturday April 12, 2014 |
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Game Recap:All the concerns about the Canadiens lack of offense and impotent power-play evaporated when captain Brian Gionta scored a game-winning goal on a penalty shot in overtime. Carey Price was once again the best player on the ice making 41 saves for his sixth shutout of the season. All eyes turn to Tampa Bay – Washington on Sunday to determine whether the Habs will open the playoffs on the road or at the Bell Centre.
Plus / Minus ▲ Carey Price, Brian Gionta, Josh Gorges, Andrei Markov ▼ Thomas Vanek, David Desharnais, Max Pacioretty |
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Boxscore:
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | T |
| Canadiens | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 1 |
| Rangers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 |
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Shots on Goal:
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | T |
| Canadiens | 6 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 27 |
| Rangers | 13 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 41 |
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| Post-game Press Conference |
Coach Michel Therrien
- “I can tell you one thing [Carey Price] is ready.”
- “Sometimes it’s human nature to try and help a teammate to achieve a goal. Now that this is behind us, Max (Pacioretty) had a great season. He’s a true leader for club, and this is a good line with David (Desharnais) and (Thomas) Vanek. Starting the next game, I believe we’ll see more aggressiveness to the net from that line because that goal for Max will be behind those guys.”
Captain Brian Gionta
- “Home ice is pretty important. Now we have to sit back and wait to see what happens.”
- “Every kid lives for that chance to win the game. The game’s on your stick and you have that chance, you’ve got to enjoy it.”
Goaltender Carey Price
- “We’re pretty comfortable no matter where we’re playing. We’d obviously like to play here in front of our home crowd, but at the same time we’re comfortable playing in any rink.”
Rangers forward Brad Richards
- “We didn’t mail it in. We could have won the game. But to be honest with you, we’re going to turn this page. We’re excited to get this week going. Good work coming up, getting excited for the second season.“
To look back at the full lineups for tonight’s game, check the Game Day preview.
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