nhl Game Recap
Recap - Islanders Defeat Montreal 5-4
New York got a pair of goals from John Tavares as the Islanders skated to a 5-4 victory over Montreal on Monday at Bell Centre.
New York won as a +135 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
New York got goals from John Tavares(2), Anthony Beauvillier, Mathew Barzal, and Adam Pelech in the victory. Beauvillier opened the scoring at 1:24 of the first period.
Thomas Greiss turned in a 52-save effort for the Islanders.
Montreal got goals from Nicolas Deslauriers, Jonathan Drouin, Paul Byron, and Max Pacioretty in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Carey Price stopped 19 of 24 shots for the Canadiens, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, New York went 0-for-2, while the Canadiens were 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
New York lost the shots on goal battle to Montreal by a margin of 56-24.
New York looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Devils. The Canadiens will aim to get back on the winning track at Boston.