Danault scores 3, Byron in OT to lift Habs over Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Phillip Danault was 10 years old when Marc-Andre Fleury made his NHL debut.
After getting his first career three-goal game against the 15-year veteran goaltender, it’s understandable why the 25-year-old centre for the Montreal Canadiens became uneasy referring to Fleury by his nickname: “Flower.”
Danault completed a hat trick late in the third period, Paul Byron scored in overtime and the Canadiens beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 on Saturday.
“I call him Flower, I mean, I just hear that’s his name; but Marc-Andre, I think he’s a great goalie, but it was just my time tonight,” said Danault, draped in a fur-lined trench coat after the game. “Obviously he made some big saves, too. It’s a great win for the team overall, too.”