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Canadiens vs Maple Leafs Final: 1-0 - Recap

The Canadiens earned a 1-0 victory over Toronto on Wednesday behind a 45-save performance from Sam Montembeault at Bell Centre.

The Canadiens were a +173 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 6.5.

Montreal got a goal from Cole Caufield in the victory. Caufield opened the scoring at 7:48 of the first period.

Sam Montembeault turned in a 45-save effort for the Canadiens.

Toronto got a 26-stop effort from Anthony Stolarz in the loss.

On the power play, Montreal went 1-for-5, while the Maple Leafs were 0-for-4 with the man advantage.

Toronto outshot Montreal 45-27 in the game.

Montreal looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Bruins. The Maple Leafs will aim to get back on the winning track at New Jersey.