Josh Anderson is still looking for his first goal of the season and the forward couldn’t believe he missed the red light on Tuesday night.
Anderson got his share of scoring opportunities in Montreal Camadiens’ 2-1 loss against Calgary Flamesbut saw his drought stretch to 16 games without scoring.
In just over 18 minutes on the ice, the speedy forward made his presence felt near the opposing net. He got three shots Jacob Markstrom who made the best save with his glove at the end of the third period.
“I still can’t believe it,” he said of the game and his scoring opportunities on the night.
The main player sees the chances are there but is eager to contribute to his team’s success by getting his name on the scoresheet.
“I have to stay positive, but it’s definitely frustrating. I had a chance to help my team, to equalize at the end. I have to keep working,” he said.
“When I watch the video over and over again, I see that I have a good chance. I didn’t have that problem earlier in my career, but I have to keep working. »
“Maybe I’ll change something, get a new stick, I don’t know. See you tomorrow,” he added with a touch of humor.
Anderson’s teammates know well that the streak of the latter is not easy to pass. They are encouraged, however, because he is playing well and when the valves open, he could score a few goals at that time.
“He must continue what he is doing. He gets so many good opportunities that eventually it will come into play. He probably feels he has to change things, but if we continue like this, he will go,” said the captain. Nick Suzuki.
“He shouldn’t let this bother him. He has a very good throw. I’m sure when he scores it will break it deadlock on his end. He played a very good match,” added Samuel Montembeault.
“He plays good hockey. It’s easy for us to say that he has to go on, but that’s really it. I am sure when he scores, it will unlock later,” he also shared Brendan Gallagher.
He still hasn’t digested the penalty he received with just over three minutes left in the game. Pierre Lambert sent him into the box when Elias Lindhholm fell on his stick as he headed back towards Montembeault’s net. Gallagher especially took issue with the fact that courtside official Jake Brenk decided not to award anything on the drive, but it was his counterpart in the neutral zone who raised his hand to offer the team a numbers advantage. flames.
“It’s a bad decision, it can’t happen, he’s in the neutral zone. You can’t make this mistake, it’s that simple. His partner is there, let him make the decision,” Gallagher said on the subject after the match.
Anderson will look to get on the board Thursday when the Canadiens host the Golden Knights at the Bell Centre.
