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Postgame 5: Flyers Defeated by Canadiens, 4-1

Postgame 5: Flyers Defeated by Canadiens, 4-1

A slow start to the game put the Flyers in a tough position. A desperation change in the third period -- hindered by two disallowed goals and strong goaltending by Montreal -- fell short. In the first period, the Flyers generated an energetic first shift and an early power play. The Canadiens took a 1-0 lead on a tic-tac-toe power play goal at 12:58 of the first period, finished off at the back door by Nick Suzuki (PPG.