MONTREAL — After their recent game against the Colorado Avalanche, Jake Evans didn`t hesitate to name them the best team in the NHL.
Echoing this sentiment, a scout present at the Bell Centre highlighted to Sportsnet the Montreal Canadiens` exceptional competitiveness. He noted their ability to fiercely challenge any opponent, a quality vividly displayed when they rallied from a three-goal deficit in the third period against the formidable Avalanche, ultimately losing in a shootout.
This game marked the Canadiens` third consecutive late-game comeback attempt, but it carried a different weight. While comebacks against teams like the Ottawa Senators and New York Islanders, both playoff contenders, are noteworthy, achieving it against the Avalanche—a team geared for a serious Stanley Cup run—speaks volumes.
The nature of this comeback was particularly striking. After enduring a relentless onslaught in the first period and considerable pressure in the second, the Canadiens responded with unwavering determination.
“We are a very confident group at the moment,” stated Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis. “In the third period, we attacked in waves, not just with one line, and I believe we caused them significant problems.”
