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11/28 17:53 CST Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 games with a 4-1 win over
the Golden Knights
Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 games with a 4-1 win over the Golden
Knights
By MARK ANDERSON
AP Sports Writer
LAS VEGAS (AP) --- Cole Caufield had a goal and assist to extend his point
streak to six games, and the Montreal Canadiens handed the slumping Vegas
Golden Knights a 4-1 loss on Friday.
Zach Bolduc and Juraj Slafkovsky also each had a goal and an assist, and Jake
Evans also scored the goal for the Canadiens, who have won three straight
games. Samuel Montembeault made 30 saves and was within 4:44 of his first
shutout since a 4-0 win over Carolina on Feb. 25. That also was the last time
Montreal blanked an opponent.
Mark Stone scored the lone Golden Knights goal to help Vegas avoid being shut
out for the second time this season. That goal gave Stone at least a point in
all eight of his games this season. He was playing in just his second game
since returning from a wrist injury. Akira Schmid saved 15 shots.
The Golden Knights suffered their fourth straight regulation or overtime loss,
and are 2-4-3 in their most recent nine home games.
Vegas, however, outplayed Montreal in many ways, outshooting the Canadiens
30-19. But the Habs had 12 high-danger chances compared to 10 for the Golden
Knights, according to Natural Stat Trick, including a handful of breakaway
chances.
The Canadiens earlier Friday signed defenseman Mike Matheson to a five-year,
$30-million contract extension that takes him through the 2030-31 season.
Up next Canadiens: Play at Utah on Saturday. Golden Knights: Host San Jose on Saturday. ___ AP NHL: https://apnews.com/hub/nhl |
