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Canadiens Beat the Penguins 5-4 for Their 5th Straight Victory
Josh Anderson scored twice and added an assist, and rookie goalie Jacob Fowler made 25 saves for Montreal’s seventh straight win.
Josh Anderson scored twice and added an assist as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
Montreal rookie goaltender Jacob Fowler made 25 saves to secure his seventh consecutive victory, becoming the third Canadiens rookie goalie in the past 40 years to reach this milestone.
Pittsburgh center Sidney Crosby recorded one goal and two assists, passing Ray Bourque for the most assists with one franchise in NHL history, while Oliver Kapanen scored his first goal in 24 games.
Canadiens forward Owen Beck, called up from the AHL, fought Pittsburgh's Blake Lizotte during the second period; Montreal managed the win despite missing captain Nick Suzuki, defenceman Mike Matheson, and forward Kirby Dach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday, while the Montreal Canadiens are scheduled to host the Winnipeg Jets on the same night.