On paper, the Montreal Canadiens had no business being in a tie game with the Boston Bruins late into the third period on Tuesday night. Two goals from Kirby Dach, combined with some surprising overall play against the top team in the Eastern Conference found them in that position anyways, and they came closer than anyone would have thought to getting to bonus hockey.
While their play overall was surprisingly better than expected, they also owed a huge debt of gratitude to Samuel Montembeault for making this possible.
The Habs played their best overall hockey in the third period, and they needed help to get there without digging themselves a hole.