
Montembeault makes 46 saves, Canadiens hold off Rangers for 4-3 win in shootout
MONTREAL — Samuel Montembeault made 46 saves before stopping three shootout attempts as the Montreal Canadiens held off the New York Rangers to win 4-3 on Saturday night at Bell Centre.
Cole Caufield scored the shootout winner for the Canadiens, who blew a 3-0 second-period lead but managed to edge the Rangers.
Brendan Gallagher, Sean Monahan, Joel Armia scored in regulation for Montreal (17-17-5).
Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin had a goal and an assist each, while Adam Fox also scored for New York (26-10-2). Jonathan Quick made 28 saves.