“The power play let us down” – Nick Suzuki
The Canadian’s power play failed against the Sharks. He was shut out on six occasions for the second time in a week. The captain did not avoid the question on this subject.
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“The power play let us down. We must be able to score with six numerical superiorities, including a five against three. We must at least score one. We now have to go back to the drawing board to find the aspects where we need to be better. »
–Nick Suzuki
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Sean Monahan found himself in an awkward position, head first in the gang, following contact with Matt Benning.
The Sharks gave a clinic on the art of blocking shots. No less than 17 players sacrificed their bodies for their team. Nick Bonino was the best with five blocked shots in the win.
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Jake Allen wasn’t happy because referee Eric Furlatt didn’t stop play after the goalkeeper’s mask came off in the second period.
“We did a good job of creating scoring chances. It’s all well and good, but you have to score. They blocked a lot of throws [28]. It’s hard to create rhythm in that time. We were throwing too much from the outside and not enough in front of the net. »
–Mike Matheson
Once again, the Habs had a risky start to the game. The Sharks took the opportunity to take the lead with a goal in the second minute of the game.
Photo Martin Chevalier
Young defender Kaiden Guhle completely knocked down an opponent in the second engagement.
“In the last two games, our starts have been excellent. At home, I don’t know if it’s nervousness. Maybe that’s it. We must continue to be less stressed. »
– Martin St-Louis
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