If some players have looked good and others less, it is especially the fact that Cole Caufield had to be struck from the formation that we will remember from the intra-team match between the Reds and the Whites of the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday at the Bell Center. .
Caufield was briefly involved in the warm-up, but the forward ultimately did not make the game.
The team did not specify the nature of the problem, merely indicating that “his case will be reassessed on a daily basis.” Head coach Dominique Ducharme did not meet with members of the media after the meeting, nor any of his assistants.
As for the players in action, the veterans had the opportunity to loosen their legs, while a few players hoping to carve out positions with the team performed well.
The Reds looked much better than the Whites, most of whom had participated in the Habs’ 4-1 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday night in Toronto.
Joshua Roy scored two goals, but announced at a press conference that he had just learned that he was cut off from his junior team. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Danick Martel also scored for the Reds, before Joel Armia hit the target in a five-minute three-on-three period presented for form.
Lukas Vejdemo saved the Whites honor in both 30-minute periods, including the first 25 of each continuous-time commitment. Ryan Poehling hit the nail on the head in the three-on-three period.
Most of the veterans stood out, especially Armia, who had some spectacular streaks.
Among the youngsters, Jesse Ylonen and Jan Mysak generated some great scoring opportunities. In defense, youngsters Mattias Norlinder and Kaiden Guhle seemed comfortable alongside Ben Chiarot and David Savard respectively.
The afternoon was more difficult for the defender Alexander Romanov, often stuck for a long time in his territory.
Michael McNiven stopped 14 of 16 shots aimed at the Whites’ net in the first period. On the Red side, Jake Allen was perfect against six shots.
In the second period, Roy twice beat Cayden Primeau, who faced nine shots. Kevin Poulin stopped 13 shots in front of the Reds net.
Tyler Toffoli, Jean-Christophe Beaudin, Jeff Petry and Xavier Ouellet were replaced respectively by Gabriel Bourque, Xavier Simoneau, Louie Belpedio and Tobie Bisson for the Whites, after playing the day before in Toronto.
The Reds were on their first meeting on the pre-season schedule, and the majority of them should be in action again on Monday, when the Canadiens host the Maple Leafs at the Bell Center.
Jonathan Drouin was reconnecting with fans for the first time since taking a hiatus from hockey due to anxiety and insomnia. The 7,500 spectators in attendance cheered him on when he appeared on the giant screen late in the first period.
In addition to Roy, Simoneau and goaltender Joe Vrbetic were also returned to their junior club after the game.
Cloakroom echoes
Christian Dvorak was impressed by the reaction of fans every time Jonathan Drouin touched the puck or appeared on the giant screen.
“It sounded like 20,000 people screaming when he hit the puck. It was great. It was a warm welcome for him, and it is well deserved. “
Dvorak is also confident to develop good chemistry with Drouin and Josh Anderson by the start of the season.
“They are two talented players and both bring something different to the table. “
On his side. Rafaël Harvey-Pinard is happy to find himself alongside established players like Jake Evans and Joel Armia.
“I watch the way they play on the ice, and we talk a lot on the bench or on the ice. I want to get the most out of this experience. I’ve never played a game against NHL guys before so I want to be a sponge with them. We spent a lot of time in the attacking zone, and I’m happy with our game. “
Joshua Roy believes he has made a good impression over the past two weeks around the Habs.
“I’m leaving here a winner. I played and trained with professionals. These are incredible times. It is now up to me to follow their example. “
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