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Kovalev Lifts Canadiens in OT

Mitch Pritchard — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 23:20:16 CDT

Alex Kovalev scored a power-play goal 2:30 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins tonight and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. Kovalev drove a slap shot past Tim Thomas from the left side as Montreal took advantage of consecutive penalties...

Rangers Storm Back in Montreal

Mike Buss — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:21:56 CST

If New York advances to the Eastern Conference playoffs they will likely look at their 5-3 win over Montreal today as the turning point. The Rangers trailed by three goals early in the second period but stormed back with three goals in a seven-minute span to tie and overcame a...

Maple Leafs Again Short on Shootout

Katherine Thompson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 02:28:46 CST

Although they capitalized on two power plays with goals by Alex Kovalev, the Toronto Maple Leafs ultimately fell short of Montreal last night to drop their fourth straight game. The Canadiens cut their own losing streak off at two games, thanks largely to goalie Carey Price stopping four of Toronto's...