NHL Scores And More: Zdeno Chara’s Hit On Max Pacioretty Stains Big Montreal Win

That seemed to get the rough stuff out of the system, and besides the nasty Pacioretty injury, the game was pretty quiet from that point on. Well, except the goal horn. The big two points boost Montreal to just one behind fifth place Tampa Bay, and it brings them within striking distance of the Bruins, who sit in second place in the East with 84 points.

It’s certainly much more interesting in the Northeast Division after Tuesday night.

A scoreless third period gave way to overtime, where the Sedin’s framed a chance for Hamhuis, who beat Ilya Bryzagalov for the two points in the standings.

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