Brandon Montour’s Historic Overtime Goal Lifts Seattle Kraken Over Montreal Canadiens
In a thrilling night of hockey in Seattle, Brandon Montour etched his name into the NHL history books with a remarkable feat. On Wednesday night, Montour scored the fastest goal in NHL overtime history, just four seconds into the extra period, to secure a 5-4 comeback victory for the Seattle Kraken against the Montreal Canadiens.
The play unfolded with Chandler Stephenson winning the faceoff, sending the puck towards the Montreal goal. Montour seized the opportunity, streaking in on goalie Jakub Dobes and delivering a precise shot to the upper-right corner, leaving fans in awe.
This goal not only clinched the win for Seattle but also matched the fastest goal to start any period in NHL history. The record is shared with three other players who achieved it during regulation play: Claude Provost for Montreal in 1957, Denis Savard for Chicago in 1986, and James van Riemsdyk for Toronto in 2014.
Seattle’s Resilient Comeback
The Kraken’s victory was a testament to their resilience, as they overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period. Jani Nyman, making his NHL debut, scored on a power play with 9:07 left, injecting new life into the team. Then, with just 2:12 remaining, Matty Beniers tipped in a hard shot by Vince Dunn on another power play, tying the game at 4-4 and setting the stage for Montour’s heroics.
Montour was a standout performer throughout the game, opening the scoring just 4:14 into the first period and contributing two assists. Eeli Tolvanen also made his mark, scoring his career-high 19th goal for Seattle. Meanwhile, Joey Daccord stood strong in the net, making 21 saves to help secure the win.
Montreal’s Strong Start
Despite the loss, the Canadiens had moments of brilliance, scoring four consecutive goals to take a 4-2 lead. Juraj Slafkovsky was a key contributor, finding the back of the net twice. Patrik Laine and Alex Newhook also added to the scoreboard, while Dobes made 30 saves in a valiant effort.
- Brandon Montour’s overtime goal was the fastest in NHL history, scored four seconds into the period.
- Seattle Kraken overcame a two-goal deficit to win 5-4 against the Montreal Canadiens.
- Jani Nyman scored in his NHL debut, and Matty Beniers tied the game late in the third period.
- Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovsky scored twice, contributing to their temporary lead.
As the dust settles on this exhilarating matchup, fans and analysts alike are left buzzing about Montour’s historic goal and the Kraken’s impressive comeback. This game will undoubtedly be remembered as a highlight of the season, showcasing the unpredictable and thrilling nature of NHL hockey.
Originally Written by: ESPN.com
