Juraj Slafkovsky Reflects on Canadiens’ Heartbreaking Overtime Loss to Kraken

Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky shared his disappointment after the team’s frustrating 5-4 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Wednesday. The Canadiens showed resilience by erasing a two-goal deficit, only to let the game slip away in the dying moments.

A Rollercoaster Game Ends in Heartbreak

The Kraken dominated early, taking a 2-0 lead through the first two periods. The Canadiens, however, stormed back with a commanding response, scoring four unanswered goals to grab a 4-2 lead. It seemed like Montreal had turned the tide in their favor, displaying offensive firepower and strong puck control.

However, just when it looked like they were set to close out the win, the Kraken mounted their own comeback. The Canadiens’ defense faltered late in the third period, allowing Seattle to erase the two-goal deficit and force overtime. It took just seconds for defenseman Brandon Montour to net the fastest goal in overtime history, sealing the win for the Kraken.

Slafkovsky Speaks on the Tough Loss

After the game, Slafkovsky acknowledged the disappointment, particularly in how the Canadiens let their hard-fought lead slip away. He emphasized that while securing four out of a possible eight points on a road trip might be acceptable for some teams, for the Habs, it fell short of expectations.

The Canadiens’ four-game road trip ended on a bitter note, highlighting both their potential and their struggles in closing out games. Slafkovsky’s remarks reflect the hunger for improvement, as the team aims to be more consistent in securing wins.

Moving Forward

Despite the loss, the Canadiens can take some positives from their comeback effort. Slafkovsky and his teammates will need to learn from their late-game lapses and focus on maintaining leads if they hope to compete at a higher level.

With the road trip behind them, Montreal now looks ahead to upcoming games, where they’ll aim to turn close losses into hard-earned victories.