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The Canadiens win last-second game in Chicago
Raphael Simard
The Canadiens win last-second game in Chicago
Credit: DansLesCoulisses.com

After a win and a curtain-raiser loss for Martin St-Louis' troupe, Montreal was back in action tonight in Chicago. A third original lineup in four nights. Here are the lineups:

The Canadiens didn't have a bad first period under the circumstances. They spent most of the period in offensive territory, but on seven shots, the guys couldn't find the back of the net, despite four power plays.

The highlight of this period with an extra man? Ivan Demidov's backcheck.

Early in the second period, the Russian's hard work earned the Hawks another penalty. This time, the Habs found the back of the net on the power play. If the Brewers need a 10th hitter, Cole Caufield is ready to fill in.

After watching the Blackhawks tie the game, Montreal scored another powerplay goal as Zachary Bolduc, already his third of the season, foiled Spencer Knight.

But as was the case after the visitors' first goal, Chicago fought back, with Connor Bedard scoring the first goal of his career against Montreal on the power play.

In the third period, Samuel Montembeault was solid, helping his team win the game in the dying seconds. With 15 seconds left on the scoreboard, the visitors scored the winning goal, courtesy of Juraj Slafkovsky.

Final score: 3-2 Montreal (2-1-0). Martin St-Louis' team finished 2/10 on the powerplay. The Hawks were really undisciplined throughout the game. The Canadiens will open their season at home on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. spacer title='Prolongation'] – An unorthodox win is better than a loss.

– Well done.

– Great.

– A game signed special units.

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