OCTOBER 22, 2023•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Sabres' road to winning homestand gets test from CanadiensCole Caufield has been a big reason for the Montreal Canadiens’ solid start to the season.
Justin Barron - Makes debutBarron blocked one shot over 11:31 of ice time in Saturdays' 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals.
ImpactBarron made his season debut, filling in for the injured Kaiden Guhle (upper body). He skated on the third pair with Arber Xhekaj. Barron showed some offense last season with 15 points in 39 games. but he may not get the ice time necessary to showcase that side of his game frequently in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Michael Matheson - Helps on winnerMatheson had an assist, five shots on goal, three hits, two blocked shots and two PIM over 26:23 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Washington.
ImpactMatheson's second assist of the season was the secondary helper on Cole Caufield's OT winner. The top-pair defender is entrusted in all situations -- penalty kill, power play and three-on-three OT -- and could provide offense from the blue line if he stays healthy. Matheson has two assists, 14 shots (second on the team), five hits, 13 blocked shots and six PIM while averaging 25:49 TOI.
OCTOBER 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Tanner Pearson - Points in three straightPearson had an assist, two shots on goal, two hits and one blocked shot over 12:09 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals.
ImpactPearson was back on the third line after getting shifts on the second line Tuesday when Kirby Dach (knee) left that contest. He had the secondary helper on Brendan Gallagher's goal, as all three third-line forwards, including Sean Monahan, had a hand in the tally. The assist gives Pearson points in three straight games.
OCTOBER 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Brendan Gallagher - Scores Gallagher-like goalGallagher scored a goal on three shots and had two PIM over 9:27 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Washington.
ImpactGallagher potted his first goal of the season during the second period in a style befitting him, that is to say it wasn't pretty. Sean Monahan slipped a backhand pass to the top of the crease, where a battle for the puck ensued. Gallagher fought off a check and scored while dropping to his knee, then had his momentum carry him into the net behind Darcy Kuemper. It was the first point of the season for Gallagher, who's getting third-line minutes (11:41 TOI) and second-unit power-play time (2:06 PPTOI).
OCTOBER 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Sean Monahan - Scores on power playMonahan had a power-play goal and an even-strength assist over 18:13 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals.
ImpactMonahan recorded his second multi-point effort in three games. He was well positioned to redirect Nick Suzuki's pass for Montreal's first goal, then set up Brendan Gallagher's first goal of the season. Monahan has two goals, two assists, nine shots on goal and four PIM while averaging 18:20 TOI (4:45 PPTOI) through four games.
OCTOBER 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Nick Suzuki - Gets on trackSuzuki had two assists, including one on the power play, over 22:00 of ice time in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win against Washington. He added three shots on goal and a blocked shot t...
ImpactSuzuki, who was held off the scoresheet the last two games, bounced back in a big way Saturday. The captain slid a perfect pass to the stick of Sean Monahan for a power-play goal late in the first period, then picked up another primary helper in OT when he sent Cole Caufield in for the winner. Suzuki has three assists (two on the power play), nine shots on goal and four PIM through four games.
OCTOBER 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE
