There were two big reasons that the Montreal Canadiens found themselves in overtime against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday night. One of them was the stellar play of Jake Allen, who really settled in and played well after allowing a goal on the first shot he faced.
The other was their fourth line, who weren’t much of a fourth line in that they were the most used trio at even strength for the Habs.
In particular, Rafael Harvey-Pinard was magnificent, and he may be proving that he really belongs in the NHL.
Let’s just take a moment to admire his two goals on the night without too many words from myself.