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Newhook Scores Twice, Fowler Makes 26 Saves in Canadiens' 4-2 Win over Leafs
On Saturday, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 at Scotiabank Arena, with Alex Newhook scoring twice in the first period and goaltender Jacob Fowler making 26 saves.
Chris Kreider and Zachary Bolduc added goals for the Canadiens, who have won seven of their last eight games, with Bolduc's power-play marker improving the team's 14 per cent success rate.
Toronto goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 24 shots in the loss, continuing a difficult stretch where he has allowed three or more goals in 10 of 11 starts.
William Nylander and Gavin McKenna scored for the Maple Leafs, narrowing the gap before Montreal's penalty killers successfully defended a late double-minor penalty assessed to Juraj Slafkovsky.
The Canadiens will host the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, while the Maple Leafs return to action on Sunday, hosting the New Jersey Devils at home.