10 Thoughts: Habs Overcome Stingy Mammoth in a 6-2 Romp
The Habs struggled early on Saturday against Utah but gained control after taking the lead in the second period, never looking back. They delivered their best offensive performance of the season.
The Utah Mammoth, formerly 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, but Utah is known for effectively protecting their net.
Returning to the Bell Centre for a home stand after two disappointing losses—one in a shootout and one in overtime—the Canadiens faced the challenge of raising their intensity to secure a regulation win against a strong opponent.
Despite conceding an early goal once again, the bleu, blanc et rouge settled into their familiar rhythm that has defined much of their season so far. Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen combined on another goal, while Cole Caufield scored twice.
With solid goaltending from Samuel Montembeault and late goals from Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach, the crowd celebrated a convincing 6-2 victory.
Lineup
- Caufield – Suzuki – Slafkovsky
- Newhook – Kapanen – Demidov
- Bolduc – Dach – Gallagher
- Anderson – Evans – Veleno
- Matheson – Dobson
- Struble – Hutson
- Xhekaj – Carrier
Key Observations
For the second game in a row, the Canadiens gave up a quick goal to start the game.
However, their ability to regroup and control the game proved decisive in their convincing win over Utah.
Author’s summary: The Canadiens overcame an early deficit to dominate the Utah Mammoth with a commanding 6-2 win, showcasing resilience and strong offensive depth.