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.
GP | W | L | OTL | Pts | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
74 | 42 | 17 | 15 | 99 | |
73 | 46 | 22 | 5 | 97 | |
72 | 41 | 22 | 9 | 91 | |
72 | 40 | 25 | 7 | 87 | |
73 | 36 | 30 | 7 | 79 | |
73 | 34 | 34 | 5 | 73 | |
72 | 32 | 36 | 4 | 68 | |
72 | 28 | 32 | 12 | 68 |