Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
In a night full of milestones in an Original Six matchup between the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Canadiens, Dylan Larkin (700 games), Patrick Laine and Christian Dvorak (500 games), and Brendan Gallagher (800 games) all reached career milestones.
The Montreal Canadiens found themselves in a familiar place, trailing the Detroit Red Wings by three goals 4:25 into the middle frame, rather than the two again
Larkin recorded a key goal and assist in his 700th NHL game, leading the Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the Canadiens.
The honeymoon phase is well and truly over after a rough four-game outing. Now the Red Wings focus on how to move forward.
Alexandre Carrier is the one leading the offensive push in the final eight minutes. Montembeault makes a save while falling into his net to at least keep this game alive. Hutson is off to the box for interference, and Detroit has a chance to put this one away. Montembeault goes to the bench in one last effort to get this game close.
MONTREAL (AP) — Patrik Laine scored 3:20 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Rangers 5-4 on Sunday night.