Why Montreal Could Not Hold Its Early Advantage
The Montreal Canadiens appeared ready to control Thursday night's matchup at Bell Centre. They created sustained pressure, moved ahead 2-0 and spent long stretches dictating play against the Nashville Predators. That promising start ultimately produced no reward. Nashville scored five consecutive goals, including Ryan O'Reilly's late power-play marker, and escaped with a 5-2 victory. The result extended Montreal's winless run to three games and left the Canadiens with a 1-2-1 record. A Strong Start Was Undercut by Missed Opportunities Montreal's opening performance did not resemble that of a team destined to lose by three goals. The Canadiens controlled the puck,…
