Recap of the Exciting Match on March 14
The Montreal Canadiens and the Florida Panthers faced off on March 14th in a thrilling game that saw the Panthers come out on top with a 4-1 victory. The game began with a quick goal from the Panthers’ Owen Tippett, who scored just 1:26 into the first period. The Canadiens managed to keep the game close throughout the first and second periods, with the Panthers holding a 2-1 lead going into the third.
However, the Panthers pulled away in the third period, scoring two more goals to secure their victory. Jonathan Huberdeau scored at the 6:10 mark, and Frank Vatrano added an empty-netter with just over a minute remaining in the game.
The Canadiens struggled to generate much offense throughout the game, with their lone goal coming from Tyler Toffoli late in the second period. Despite the loss, Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen put on a strong performance, making 36 saves on 39 shots.
The win was a crucial one for the Panthers, who currently sit atop the Central Division with a 21-9-4 record. The Canadiens, on the other hand, fell to 12-12-9 on the season, and are in danger of missing the playoffs.