Montreal vs. Arizona Top Six Minutes: Habs put Coyotes on endangered list

For our new readers and members, the Top Six Minutes is a continuation of the discussion in the game thread. We try to keep it light and entertaining. Full recaps are up the morning after every game.

Pre-game

• After witnessing how loud the Habs fans can be at the Bell Centre, Slafkovsky said, “I have no choice now, I will have to score my first NHL goal in Montreal. I want to know this feeling.”
• Come on, Arizona. Have a heart.

First period

• Anderson swoops in to clean up Drouin’s rebound and picks up a dirty goal to open the scoring two minutes in. That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
• Caufield picks up a turnover, spins around, lets it rip and the puck trickles in past Ingram to make it 2-0 four minutes in.
• We’re on pace for a goal every two minutes!
• Gally goal! This. Is. Awesome.
• I heard the Maple Leafs had a little trouble with the Coyotes. What was that all about?
• Three goals on four shots while Allen hangs out enjoying a coffee break.
• The refs reviewed and reversed their high stick call on Caufield and released him from the box. Now, that’s not something you see... ever.
• Xhekaj drops the gloves with Kassian and gets the takedown. On Zack Kassian.
• If this is a dream, leave me be.

Second period

• While hanging out in front of the net, Gallagher gets a stick in the back of the leg and hobbles back to the bench. Gally can handle a stick to the leg... if it was the hand I’d be in panic mode.
• Drouin picks up a beautiful pass from Anderson, goes for a backhand but is denied for the second time tonight.
• Slaf takes a heavy hit then walks in and... GETS HIS FIRST NHL GOAL!!!
• I think I’m as excited as Slaf for that goal. Ok. Maybe not quite as excited.
• Suzuki draws a penalty shot.
• Slick Nick doesn’t disappoint, easily lobbing the puck over Ingram’s shoulder.
• This game has everything!
• Seriously. Do not wake me up.

Third period

• Let me just say, thank goodness Allen is back from parental leave.
• These young defenceman aren’t so worrisome after all.
• Hmm... It seems I’ve offered praise too soon.
• Savard had Allen’s back to prevent a goal but seconds later Moser gets the Coyotes on the board.
• Oh. My. God. 1:58 later, Arizona scores again.
• Don’t do this. Do not turn this dream into a nightmare.
• Savard lets the Coyotes head to the power play. Because that’s what we need right now.
• Crossbar, off the back of Allen’s skate, off the post, and out. Way too close for comfort.
• I am so glad we’re five minutes into the final period.
• Coyotes empty net with four minutes left.
• Monahan with the empty-netter keeps the Habs in control of the game (and brings my heart back down to a regular beat)
• That was hella fun!

EOTP 3 Stars

3) A very noticeable game for #27

2) What do they have in store for Saturday Night?

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