Dach’s goal midway through 3rd period rallies Canadiens to 3-2 win over the Golden Knights [Video]

Kirby Dach scored midway through the third period to cap a Montreal Canadiens rally and end the Golden Knights’ six-game winning streak with a 3-2 victory over Vegas on Tuesday afternoon.

The Canadiens scored the game’s final three goals after trailing 2-0 late into the second period to win for the sixth time in seven games.

Cole Caufield and Emil Heineman also scored for Montreal, and Sam Montembeault stopped 27 shots and saved two point-blank shots in the final 14 seconds. Jake Evans’ five-game goal streak ended.

Zach Whitecloud and Noah Hanifin scored for the Golden Knights, and Adin Hill made 19 saves.

This was just the second defeat this month for the Golden Knights, who went 10-2 in December.

Dach’s goal came on a rush. He deked Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb on his way to the net.

Takeaways

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