The Canadiens hosted the Mooretwon Flags in game 1 on Sunday in Belle River. The Canadiens came out on top winning 3-2. The Canadiens started off the game slow, giving up 14 shots but Branden Larocque gave Belle River a 1-0 lead late in the first. However, Mooretown answered quickly and the first period ended with a 1-1 tie. The Canadiens had a strong second period firing 19 shots on goal but only came away with a 2-1 lead after two periods. Chris DiNatale scored his 7th goal of the playoffs on a nice feed on a 2-0 from Scott Chauvin. The Canadiens Scott Chauvin added an early insurance goal in the third 1:03 into the period, when he connected on a one timer from Nik Dobrich. The Flags made it 3-2 in the third but Belle River held off a late push to come away with the victory.
The Canadiens penalty kill was solid again killing off five powerplays, while their powerplay went 1 for 8. The Canadiens will travel to Mooretown on Wednesday for game 2.
GO HABS GO
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