Starting the season 0-5 was certainly not ideal for the Montreal Canadiens coming off their magical run to the Stanley Cup Finals. Looking to get back on track, they took once more to home ice to face the Detroit Red Wings, a team that gave them absolute fits the last time cross-border play was permitted during the regular season.
Welcome to your Bottom Six Minutes, in which I’ll discuss how the Habs dismantled their former tormentors.
Mathieu Perreault tallied a natural hat trick on the night. He was without a doubt the player of the night for Montreal, and provided a much needed feel-good moment for the Bell Centre faithful.