A pair of Max Pacioretty one-timers gives Montreal an early lead.
Despite his elite goalscoring abilities and All Star-caliber numbers, Max Pacioretty is not often recognized as one of the NHL's best players. Tonight, he's showing us why he deserves to be in that conversation.
The Montreal Canadiens winger scored twice in the opening period in Columbus -- each time from the right circle on a one-timer attempt. His efforts gave the Habs a 2-1 lead at the first intermission.
Pacioretty has now lit the lamp 29 times this year and has 52 points overall. After a three-game goalless streak to start February, he's potted six in his last eight contests.
H/T Adam Gretz