Montour’s Stellar Performance Propels Kraken to 8-2 Rout of Canadiens

Seattle Kraken’s defenseman Brandon Montour displayed an exceptional performance, tallying three goals and an assist, driving the team to an 8-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday evening. The Kraken, with this win, managed to break free from a three-game losing streak.

Key Contributors to Kraken’s Victory

Jaden Schwartz and Chandler Stephenson also played crucial roles in the Kraken’s victory. Schwartz found the back of the net once and added two assists, while Stephenson contributed with four assists. Other key contributors included Oliver Bjorkstrand and Jamie Oleksiak, who each pocketed a goal and an assist. Ryker Evans and Eeli Tolvanen added to the Kraken’s score tally, while Jared McCann chipped in with two assists. The Kraken’s netminder Joey Daccord repelled 28 shots to keep the Canadiens at bay.

Canadiens’ Struggles in Goal

The Canadiens’ goalie Sam Montembeault was sent off after conceding five goals on just 10 shots. His replacement, Cayden Primeau, managed to stop 10 of the 13 attempts that came his way for the rest of the match. Despite recent victories, the Canadiens struggled to find their rhythm, with Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scoring the team’s only goals.

Game Highlights and Key Moments

The Kraken wasted no time and scored on their first two shots of the game. This early show of dominance, led by Schwartz and Bjorkstrand, saw the Kraken establish a 4-0 lead just over 10 minutes into the game. The Canadiens, who have now lost by a five-goal margin for the second time in four games, were at a disadvantage from the get-go. Despite entering the game with strong special teams, the Canadiens failed to capitalize on their opportunities, with Seattle going 3 for 6 on power plays and Montreal unable to score with the man advantage.

Even though Caufield’s goal breathed some life into the Canadiens, a soft wrist shot from Montour early in the second period increased the Kraken’s lead to 5-1 and marked the end of Montembeault’s goaltending duties for the night.

Key Stat

An impressive stat from the game was the mere 25 seconds it took for Oleksiak to give the Kraken the lead, a lead they never looked close to surrendering.

What’s Next?

Up next for the Kraken is an encounter with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, marking the second game of their five-match road trip. Meanwhile, the Canadiens will be hoping to bounce back when they visit the Washington Capitals on the same day.