Dallas Stars forward Wyatt Johnston’s game-opening 100th career goal was technically all the visiting team needed, on the strength of backup goalie Casey DeSmith’s strong play. However, they got plenty more, including two from Jason Robertson, as they shut out the host Montreal Canadiens 7-0 on Thursday.
Game Recap
Despite outshooting the Stars 14-5 in the first period, the Canadiens exited the frame with a 1-0 deficit, with Johnston scoring on the power play from the slot with just five minutes to go. The Habs mustered just nine more shots the rest of the game, as DeSmith held the fort over his former team (technically).
It was the Canadiens’ second straight embarrassing defeat, with Habs fans having every right to expect a better result this time around, especially as it was also head coach Martin St. Louis’ 300th career game. The now-10-5-2 Canadiens host the rival Boston Bruins on Saturday. The 11-4-3 Stars travel back home to face the Philadelphia Flyers, also in two days.
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