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St. Louis Says Wild’s Hughes ‘Sold’ Broken Stick as Late Penalty Sinks Canadiens
Kirill Kaprizov scored 21 seconds into overtime after a disputed slashing call on a broken stick, and Montreal dropped its third straight game.
- On Tuesday, the Montreal Canadiens fell 2-1 in overtime to the Minnesota Wild, losing on Kirill Kaprizov's power-play goal after a controversial penalty in the final minute of regulation.
- Hockey Hall of Fame inductee Carey Price received a nearly four-minute ovation at the Bell Centre before the game, setting an emotional tone that seemed to inspire goaltenders Jacob Fowler and Jesper Wallstedt in their tight-checking duel.
- With 56 seconds remaining in regulation, Quinn Hughes' blade broke as Cole Caufield pressured him along the boards. Referee Justin Kea penalized the Canadiens, setting up Kaprizov's 17th goal just 21 seconds into overtime.
- Coach St. Louis expressed frustration after the game, saying the loss left a 'sour taste,' while Anderson pointed to Montreal's penalty record: 'You kinda look at the stat sheet, we're the most penalized team.'
- Montreal ranks second in the NHL with 85 minor penalties this season and holds the league's worst net penalty differential at minus-18, making officiating decisions increasingly consequential for the team's playoff hopes.
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