National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
New Jersey 4, Montreal 3
When: 7:30 PM ET, Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Where: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec
Referees: Don Van Massenhoven, Kevin Pollock
Linesmen: Steve Barton, Pierre Champoux
Attendance: 21273
Final Scoring Summary
 
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New Jersey 0134
Montreal 2103
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
New Jersey 46-27-5-4 27-11-2-1 19-16-3-3 W11
Montreal 42-31-6-3 24-13-3-1 18-18-3-2 L2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Montreal Canadiens have a 24-13-3-1 record at home this season. The New Jersey Devils have a 19-16-3-3 record on the road.
  • Montreal has a streak of 2 straight up losses. The Canadiens have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • New Jersey has a streak of 11 straight up wins. The Devils have won 10 of their last 10 games.
  • Alex Kovalev played for 15:47 during 17 shifts and scored 1 point. Alex Kovalev had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Brian Gionta played for 21:46 during 26 shifts and scored 3 points. Brian Gionta had 2 goals and 1 assist.
  • Montreal had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
  • New Jersey had 7 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
New Jersey   Montreal
Brian Gionta 3 Points Alex Kovalev 1
Brian Gionta 2 Goals Alex Kovalev 1
Scott Gomez 2 Assists Francis Bouillon 1
Brian Gionta 1 Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Martin Brodeur .906 Save Percentage Cristobal Huet .900
Martin Brodeur 29 Saves Cristobal Huet 36
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
New Jersey 40 4 1-7 4-4 15 28
Montreal 32 3 0-4 6-7 31 28
Upcoming Games
  • Montreal will play their next game on the road against Carolina. The Canadiens have a W/L % of .476 after a win and .538 after a loss.
  • New Jersey will play their next game at home against NY Rangers. The Devils have a W/L % of .556 after a win and .556 after a loss.