January 18th, 2004
Montreal is on the road for a date with the Devils, New Jersey (20-16-8) has yet to beat the Habs in 3 tries as Montreal won once and the teams have tied twice. There has been a total of 6 goals scored in the 3 games.
The period was close checking until about 5 minutes left in the period and Montreal get a lengthy 5 on 3 PP. Montreal is unable to score but the shots are 15-5 with just over 3 minutes left in the period. The period ends with the score tied 0-0 and the shots 17-5 for Montreal.
New Jersey gets on the board first as RW
Kamil Nemeckay tips one past G
Bill Wolfenbarger for his 3rd of the year at 0:22 of the 2nd period. The period ends with the score 1-0 for the Devils but the Habs outshooting New Jersey 23-8. Montreal will start the 3rd with a 8 second 5 on 3 PP.
The Devils kill the brief 5 on 3 and then go ahead 2-0 at 4:16 when C
Todd Carlson converts on the wrap around for his 21st of the season. Montreal has all the momentum now with under 5 minutes left in the game, the shots are 12-3 in the 3rd for Montreal. With 3:33 left in the game, Montreal will go on their 3rd 5 on 3 PP for 1:55. New Jersey gets a 3rd penalty just 33 seconds later. Montreal were unable to convert and lose for the first time in a long time. The final shots were 39-11 for Montreal.
New Jersey 2
Montreal 0
New Jersey G
Bob Cash was named the first star with his 39 saves. The 31 year old is now 11-5-4 with 2 SO's, a 2.22 GAA and a .925 SV% in 21 games. For his career, Cash has 49 wins with a 2.24 GAA and a .914 SV% with 6 SO's in 93 NHL games.
Detroit Red Wings RD
Lonnie Wymer had 2 goals in a 5-1 win over the Maple Leafs. The 29 year old now has 9 goals and 27 points with 32 PIMs and a +8 rating in 44 games. For his career, Wymer has 36 goals and 116 points in 245 NHL games.
Chicago Blackhawks G
Armando Ramos made 31 saves in a 3-0 win over the Predators. The 21 year old is now 13-17-5 with 5 SO's, a 2.61 GAA and a .925 SV% in 36 games. Ramos is in his rookie season.
St Louis Blues LD
Nick Keller had 2 assists in a 4-1 win over the Stars. The 32 year old now has 2 goals and 19 points with 2 PIMs and a +2 rating in 42 games. For his career, Keller has 27 goals and 106 points in 250 NHL games.