MONTREAL

Canadiens blow two-goal lead against Golden Knights, drop 10th game of season

Published Saturday, November 6, 2021 10:32PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens players and coaches look on during the dying seconds of third period NHL hockey action against the Vegas Golden Knights in Montreal, Saturday, November 6, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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MONTREAL -- Down 2-0 after the first period, the Vegas Golden Knights scored three goals in the second to notch a 5-2 comeback win over the Montreal Canadiens Saturday night.

The Golden Knights were outshot 20-1 in the first period but came from behind with goals from Alex Pietrangelo, Jonathan Marchessault and Dylan Coghlan. Chandler Stephenson and Brayden McNabb added empty-net goals.

Nick Suzuki picked up one goal and one assist for the Canadiens. Tyler Toffoli added Montreal's second marker.

Vegas goaltender Robin Lehner allowed two first-period goals but was perfect afterward, blocking 36 of 38 shots total.

Canadiens netminder Jake Allen saved 13 of the 16 shots sent his way.

Suzuki opened the score for Montreal late in the first period on the power play at 17:18.

-- This report was first published by The Canadian Press on Oct. 6, 2021.