Wow. I mean, wow. What an unbelievable performance by Jaroslav Halak.
Yes, the Montreal Canadiens won 4-1 last night against the Washington Capitals to force a game seven, Wednesday night, in Washington. But the score doesn't necessarily reflect the game story.
As has become the case for most of the games in this series, the Habs came out like they were shot out of a cannon. They took the play to Washington and scored two first period goals—both by Michael Cammalleri.
After that, it was Jaroslav Halak that shut the door on the Caps and vaulted the Habs into victory.
There was a key 5-on-3 powerplay for the Capitals in the first period, with the Habs leading 2-0, but Halak and the Habs penalty killers were able to keep them off of the score board.
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Montreal Canadiens-Washington Capitals: Halak’s Performance Forces Game Seven
Posted: 27th April 2010 by Kamal Panesar in NHLComments Off on Montreal Canadiens-Washington Capitals: Halak’s Performance Forces Game Seven