With Nick Suzuki sidelined, Phillip Danault and Jake Evans stepped up in a big way, helping the Montreal Canadiens secure all eight points on their road trip.
Phillip Danault and Jake Evans delivered key contributions as the Montreal Canadiens swept an eight-point, four-game road trip despite captain Nick Suzuki missing time due to injury. Normally known for their defensive prowess, both centers elevated their offensive output during the stretch, with Evans tallying two goals and two assists while Danault produced three points.
The Canadiens relied heavily on increased minutes from both players, seeing Evans rise to 16:55 and Danault to 19:00 per game. A Winning Habit emphasizes that their elevated roles powered a dominant penalty kill, which killed 14 of 15 penalties across the road trip.
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