March 1st, 2004
The New York Islanders (17-38-11) pay a visit to the Bell Center. The Canadiens have won both meetings so far this season, 3-0 and 2-1.
After killing their 2nd penalty of the period, Montreal goes up 1-0 at 12:46 when C
Patrick Atkins snap shot gets by the Islanders goalie for his 21st of the year. The period ends 1-0 for Montreal and the shots were even 9-9.
Montreal goes up 2-0 at 7:32 while on the PP, C
Jeff Pilbeam's heavy shot gives him 13 goals on the season. Montreal goes up 3-0 at 12:46 when LW
Emile Boudreau rifles a shot for his 28th of the year past the Islanders goalie. The Habs extend the lead to 4-0 at 19:33 when RW
Zach Broderick slaps a rebound in for his 6th of the season. The period ends with the shots now 19-16 for Montreal.
The Islanders get on the board as RD
Jaroslav Hanus's point shot eludes G
Bill Wolfenbarger for
Hanus's 4th of the year at 7:50 of the 3rd. Montreal adds to the lead, LW
Emile Boudreau makes it 5-1 after converting a C
Dean Casey feed. For Boudreau, it was his 29th of the season at 12:24. Montreal wins 5-1 and the final shots are 30-21 for Montreal.
Montreal 5 New York 1
Montreal RW
Zach Broderick was the 1st star with a goal and an assist. The 20 year old has 6 goals and 19 points with 12 PIMs and a +7 rating in 35 games. Broderick is in his rookie season with the Canadiens.
Colorado Avalanche RD
Nicolas Petit had 2 assists in a 4-1 win over the Blues. The 28 year old has 10 goals and 40 points with 54 PIMs and a +13 rating in 68 games. Petit's previous high for points was 31 during the 2000-01 season in 72 games with the Sabres.
