With a familiar foe in town and Carey Price chasing career win number 300, the Montreal Canadiens dressed what was perhaps their best defensive lineup of the year. Unfortunately, it did not end up looking like the best defensive lineup of the year.
The game did not get off to a good start. After the top three lines spent their first shifts in the defensive zone, Michael Chaput had an egregious turnover, and Joakim Nordstrom made it 1-0 very early.
The Canadiens had major problems completing passes cleanly and limiting turnovers, but drew a power play when Brad Marchand high-sticked Phillip Danault.