nhl Game Recap
Canadiens Down Winnipeg 7-1 - Match Report
Brendan Gallagher was the difference, potting a pair for Montreal on Saturday as the Canadiens skated off with a 7-1 victory over the Jets at Bell Centre.
Montreal won as a -141 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Montreal got goals from Brendan Gallagher(2), Jeff Petry, Paul Byron, Tyler Toffoli, Josh Anderson, and Joel Armia in the victory. Anderson opened the scoring at 15:29 of the first period.
Carey Price turned in a 28-save effort for the Canadiens.
Winnipeg got a goal from Mathieu Perreault in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Winnipeg got a 15-stop effort from Connor Hellebuyck in the loss.
On the power play, Montreal went 0-for-1, while the Jets were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.
Winnipeg outshot Montreal 29-28 in the game.
Next game, Montreal takes its act on the road to face Vancouver looking for another win. For Winnipeg, they head on the road to face Toronto.