nhl Game Recap
Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames Wrap - Calgary Wins 3-1
Calgary earned a 3-1 victory over Montreal behind a 2-goal performance from Sean Monahan on Saturday at Scotiabank Saddledome.
Bettors who backed the Flames were rewarded as +101 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 5.5.
Sean Monahan(2), and Mikael Backlund each scored for the Flames in the victory. Monahan opened the scoring for Calgary.
Jacob Markstrom turned in a 24-save effort for the Flames.
Montreal got a goal from Jeff Petry in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Carey Price stopped 33 of 36 shots for the Canadiens, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Calgary went 1-for-3, while the Canadiens were 0-for-2 with the man advantage.
Calgary outshot Montreal 36-25 in the game.
Calgary heads into a battle against the Oilers. Montreal, meanwhile, will have their next action against Winnipeg.