Schmaltz's Two Goals Secure Coyotes' Victory Over Canadiens 3-2
Schmaltz’s successful penalty shot alongside power-play decider secure Coyotes a much-needed win after recent overtime loss to the Ducks.
- Arizona Coyote Nick Schmaltz scored two decisive goals including the third-period go-ahead goal and an early penalty shot to lead his team to victory over the Montreal Canadiens with a 3-2 score.
- The Coyotes claimed their fifth win of the season with this victory against the Canadiens, bouncing back from a 4-3 loss in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks.
- Aside from Schmaltz's contributions, Lawson Crouse also scored for the Coyotes, while Sean Monahan and Brendan Gallagher netted the goals for the Canadiens.
- Canadiens' Justin Barron conceded a penalty shot in the game; this is the third consecutive game where the Canadiens have allowed a penalty shot.
- Coyotes' goaltender, Connor Ingram stopped 28 shots, and on the Canadiens' end, Jake Allen stopped 32 shots in his 400th NHL game.