The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday night at the Bell Centre, extending their winning streak to five games. The contest featured a spirited second-period fight between Montreal's Owen Beck and Pittsburgh's Blake Lizotte, while Chris Kreider scored for the Canadiens and celebrated with teammates Arber Xhekaj, Josh Anderson, and Jake Evans. Sidney Crosby found the net for the Penguins in the third period, but Montreal held on for the victory. Jacob Fowler started in goal for the Canadiens, while Sergei Murashov tended the crease for Pittsburgh. The win improves Montreal's early-season momentum as they continue their homestand.
Canadiens Edge Penguins 5-4 for Fifth Consecutive Win
