The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 in a game where the Hawks allowed five unanswered goals after taking a 2-0 lead. The Canadiens scored two goals back-to-back, and Suzuki cleaned up a rebound in front to make it 4-2. The Blackhawks successfully challenged the 5th Montreal goal as offside, but the Canadiens still led 4-2 with 6:44 left. The final score was Canadiens 5, Blackhawks 2. The game was marked by a dramatic third-period collapse by the Blackhawks, despite a special moment from Connor Bedard. The St. Louis Blues also had a wild 7-5 win against the Blackhawks, with a third-period onslaught and a strong start being key takeaways.
“I believe in this team. I know that that group believes in themselves. I think tonight kind of solidifies that.” - Drew Bannister after the Blues’ dramatic 7-5 come-from-behind win over the Blackhawks. #stlblues https://t.co/rO1tOxPE4x
Even Connor Bedard’s greatness can’t save the Blackhawks from disaster some nights. The Hawks’ meltdown in a 7-5 loss Saturday against the Blues served as the most dramatic example yet. https://t.co/ft6MxH94T3
Well, last night's Blackhawks loss was certainly eventful. On a spectacular moment from Connor Bedard and an equally disastrous period for the Blackhawks' defense and goaltending: https://t.co/dIYSxlX0xY
Three-period takeaways from #stlblues wild 7-5 win over #blackhawks included a strong start, then Bedard's 'Michigan' changed complexion for Hawks, who increased their lead in second; then #stlblues used a third period onslaught after allowing shorty: https://t.co/x6ktNGO1ya
Three keys in #stlblues 7-5 win against #blackhawks include third period onslaught (22-2 in shots); second power-play unit sparks rally; effort level kicks in after being down three: https://t.co/2prtEpDBWu
It has become a recurring theme that even Connor Bedard’s greatness cannot save the Blackhawks from disaster some nights. Tonight was the most dramatic example yet. Postgame story from St. Louis: https://t.co/dIYSxlWsIq
Blues rattle off 5 unanswered goals, stun Blackhawks https://t.co/0WluSUUIt2 https://t.co/ifCElMf8jh
Bannister on this type of win giving Blues a boost: "They showed a lot of character coming back, there's no doubt about that. I believe in this team. I know that that group believes in themselves. I think tonight kind of solidifies that. (1/2)
FINAL: Blues 7, Blackhawks 5 An enormous third-period collapse undermines Connor Bedard's special moment.
final: #stlblues 7, #blackhawks 5 ... we'll dissect this soon!
Kyrou empty-netter, 7-5. #stlblues
So if you turned the channel when Chicago tooka. 5-2 lead on the shorty, the Blues scored 3 goals in a span of 3:13. 7:53: Saad, PP 10:43: Neighbours, PP 11:06: Kyrou even-strength
Blues score. 5-4 we lead.
GOAL, Blues. Hawks' lead is 5-4 with 9:30 left. Oh boy. Here we go. Neighbours deflection past Soderblom. Neighbours seems to really kill the Hawks.
GOAL, Blues. Hawks' lead is 5-3 with 12 min to go. Tip-in by Saad late on the Blues' second straight PP.
The Blues' PP had a chance to pull the team back to within a goal and instead give up a shorty. The PP had some good movement. But there were too many passes to feet, dusting off pucks, etc. Foligno is able to cut the corner around Kyrou and beat Binnington ... 5-2.
The Blues' PP had a chance to pull the team back to within in a goal and instead give up a shorty. The PP had some good movement. But there were too many passes to feet, dusting off pucks, etc. Foligno is able to cut the corner around Kyrou and beat Binnington ... 5-2.
Foligno shorthanded, 5-2. Just made Kyrou look silly. #stlblues
Kirill Kaprizov scored his fourth goal of the week and Marcus Foligno notched his first game-winner as the Wild won 3-2 to sweep the Bruins. @sarah__mclellan has the early report: https://t.co/ZVavJit85L
2nd intermission: Blackhawks 4, Blues 2 Hawks would benefit from make this a tighter-checking game in the 3rd, but this has been entertaining. Shot attempts: 39-38 CHI Shots on goal: 19-20 STL Scoring chances: 16-12 CHI
Things are wide open right now. Foligno nearly made it 5-2, then the Blues nearly made it 4-3. Up and down we go.
GOAL, Blues. Hawks' lead cut to 3-2. Parayko's bomb may have deflected on the way through.
Foligno pokes in shot from crease on pass from Maroon, seconds after a PP expired, to make it 3-1 #mnwild at 3:10 of third period.
Just after Charlie Coyle exits the penalty box, Marcus Foligno capitalizes. 3-1 #mnwild
After a rough start for the second PP unit, they pull it off as Coyle exits the sin bin. Foligno with good net front presence and he redirects a Maroon pass. 3-1 Wild lead.
Maroon to Foligno. Replay of second-period setup and this time Foligno buries it. Massive 3-1 lead. Ullmark had been that good
GOAL, Blackhawks. 3-1 lead. Foligno PPG just 20 seconds into the 2nd, burying a rebound after a nice passing play.
Foligno in front, #stlblues sleep walking at the start of a period again, 3-1. #stlblues
1st intermission: Blackhawks 2, Blues 1 That period quieted down after the torrid start, but I don't think anyone will be talking about much besides the Bedard goal. Shot attempts: 22-23 STL Shots on goal: 11-11 tie Scoring chances: 9-7 CHI
After one, it's 2-1 #blackhawks over #stlblues. Shots are 11-11.
Maroon beautiful pass to Foligno at crease, Ullmark gets in front of tip to stop Grade A chance. #mnwild
Another Chicago goal on a deflection and it's 2-1 Hawks. So in 4:12, we've had three goals, including a Bedard beauty. This is what I'm talking about with Blues-Blackhawks holiday games. #stlblues
And Beauvillier gives #blackhawks a 2-1 lead on a redirection in front. #stlblues
GOAL, Blackhawks. 2-1 lead. Everything is happening. Beauvillier tip-in.
Blackhawks vs Blues underway in STL https://t.co/CZWSAwbcDv
#MNWild down 1-0 on David Pastrnak's PP goal, slap shot through traffic at 2:47. He has three goals against the Wild in fewer than four periods this season.
Canadiens score 5 straight goals to shoot past Blackhawks https://t.co/rwPx11WOkH https://t.co/UjOj2KWzFr
FINAL: Canadiens 5, Blackhawks 2 Hawks allow five unanswered goals after taking a 2-0 lead. Now 10-21-1 on the season.
Blackhawks successfully challenge 5th Montreal goal as offside. Still 4-2 Habs with 6:44 left.
GOAL, Canadiens. Hawks trail 5-2. Two goals back-to-back and this one is over. Evans this time cutting to the front.
GOAL, Canadiens. Hawks trail 4-2 with 6:49 left. Suzuki cleans up a rebound in front.