Habs vs Rangers Top Six Minutes: Showstopper at MSG

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.

First Period

• We’ve got the Ref Cam tonight! It kind of gives me motion sickness.
• Looks like these guys are starting off exactly where things finished off last time. Montreal with great offensive pressure early.
• Martinsen with a chance in front, but The King had other plans.
• Jeff Petry’s face bounced off the boards and onto the end of a NYR’s stick. He’s off to the dressing room for repairs.
• “You can tell the Canadiens have got their swagger back,” as they ice the puck.
• In all seriousness, though, the Habs look great. Best start they’ve had in weeks.
• Jordie Benn is going to score this evening. He’s had a few great shots already.
• Shea Weber! Courtesy of Max Pacioretty... Steve Ott! 1-0 Habs with just under 7 minutes to go.
• Can we all take a minute to give thanks for Carey Price? His ridiculous acrobatics in the dying minute of the first kept his team’s lead in place.
• Time’s up! Habs lead after one! /

Second Period

• Le Tricolore kick the second frame off by continuing to dominate the Rangers in the O-zone. I love Saturday nights.
• Martinsen comes up big with a block and he’s rewarded with a warm reception at the bench.
• Okay, the Rangers seem to have found their legs.
• YES! Artturi Lehkonen  with an absolute beauty. The Prince is happy. 2-0 Canadiens.
• Rick Nash just killed Carey Price.  Pardon me while I yell at my television.
• Matters little. #31 is proving he’s in top form.
• Alright, time to clear the zone, guys,
• Lehks just had two straight chances.
• Andrew Shaw with the wraparound puts them up by three! Henrik Lundqvist is going to want that one back. Tant pis, Henri.
• Torrey Mitchell took a puck to the face, but remains on the bench.
• Time runs out and the Canadiens are leading 3-0. What an evening. Let’s wrap it up in the third!/

Third Period

• Pacioretty with two rebounds and Henrik stays strong.
• And at the other end of the ice, Chris Kreider gets one past Carey. Boo.
• Lundqvist flashes the glove on Ott. The fourth line is looking not too shabby.
• Wait... Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe we’re in the third period and there has yet to be a penalty called?
• Alright, Alexei Emelin. I think you owe Price a drink for that one. Ooph.
• BENN FROM THE POINT! WHAT DID I TELL YA?! 4-1 Habs!
• Seriously though, no penalties?
• Brendan Gallagher just annihilated Lundqvist. The Rangers take offence. Time for a little 4 on 4.
• Byron hooked. Habs to the powerplay!
• Carey Price with attitude! #31 gives Miller a shove and a glare.
• Habs win 4-1! I still love Saturday nights!/

Habs Highlight of the Night

Lehkonen connects to score his 12th of the year

EOTP 3 Stars

Third star

Second star

First star: 4-0