Canadiens Break Losing Streak with 4-3 Victory Over Avalanche

Joel Armia's Late Goal Decides Tightly Contested Match

Joel Armia scored the decisive goal with 4:10 remaining, helping the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
Cale Makar had a goal and two assists for the Avalanche, who had won three in a row prior to this defeat.
Cole Caufield had a goal and an assist, Juraj Slafkovsky and Rafael Harvey-Pinard also scored for the Canadiens, who ended a three-game losing streak.
Canadiens' Jake Allen made 32 saves, while Avalanche's Alexandar Georgiev made 30 saves.
Colorado Avalanche's Valeri Nichushkin entered the NHL/NHLPA Players Assistance Program, and will be away from the team for an indefinite period.