nhl Game Recap
Calgary Falls 5-4 to Canadiens - Recap
Ben Chiarot was the difference, potting a pair for Montreal on Thursday as the Canadiens skated off with a 5-4 victory over the Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Bettors who backed the Canadiens were rewarded as +338 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.0.
Montreal got goals from Ben Chiarot(2), Mike Hoffman, Jeff Petry, and Nick Suzuki in the victory. Petry opened the scoring at 19:34 of the first period.
Andrew Hammond turned in a 30-save effort for the Canadiens.
Elias Lindholm, Blake Coleman, Johnny Gaudreau, and Andrew Mangiapane scored for the Flames, finding the net behind Andrew Hammond.
Calgary got a 30-stop effort from Jacob Markstrom in the loss.
Montreal scored 1 times on 6 chances on the power play, while Calgary went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Calgary lost the shots on goal battle to Montreal by a margin of 35-34.
Montreal looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oilers. The Flames will aim to get back on the winning track at Colorado.