Canadiens Beat Golden Knights 4-1 for Pivotal Game 5 Win in 2021 NHL Playoffs
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The Montreal Canadiens defeated the host Vegas Golden Knights 4-1 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena.
A pair of even-strength goals from Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Eric Staal and a Cole Caufield power-play tally put Montreal up 3-0 with 10:11 left in the second period.
Max Pacioretty got Vegas on the board at 4:09 of the third period, but Canadiens goaltender Carey Price shined with 26 saves on 27 shots. Canadiens center Nick Suzuki, who also had two assists, added an empty-net goal to close the scoring with 1:06 left in the game.
Montreal took a 3-2 series lead in the best-of-seven matchup.
Notable Performances
Canadiens C Nick Suzuki: 1 G, 2 A, +2, 2 SOG
Canadians RW Tyler Toffoli: 2 A, +2, 4 SOG
Canadiens G Carey Price: 26 SV
