Canadiens defeat Maple Leafs 4-2 to extend point streak
Montreal beat Toronto 4-2 on Saturday, marking the Canadiens' tenth consecutive game with at least one point.
The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night, extending their streak to ten games with at least a point. Montreal opened the scoring with two first-period goals by Alex Newhook, who capitalized on chaotic play in front of the net. The team added a third goal late in the second period after a giveaway by Toronto's Gavin McKenna led to a breakaway and a shot by Chris Kreider.
In the third period, the Canadiens increased their lead on the power play when Lane Hutson assisted Zachary Bolduc for a goal, marking Bolduc's sixth of the season. Toronto responded with two late goals, narrowing the margin to 4-2, but Montreal held on for the win.
Goaltender Jacob Fowler made 26 saves on 28 shots, posting a save percentage of .926 and a Goals Saved Above Expected (GSAE) of 1.56 for the game, bringing his season GSAE total to 11.4, second in the NHL. His performance kept the Canadiens in control despite Toronto's late surge.
The win continued Montreal's recent run of consistent point-earning performances, even as the team navigates injuries and roster adjustments.