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Canadiens Edge Maple Leafs 2-1 in Shootout as Texier Delivers Winner

Montreal capitalized on special teams, highlighting Toronto's power‑play slump.

Overview

  • Cole Caufield scored on the power play and pushed his point streak to 10 games before also converting in the shootout.
  • Jakub Dobeš made 22 saves and stopped two Toronto attempts in the shootout, while Dennis Hildeby turned aside 33 shots in a spot start.
  • Scott Laughton tied it with a shorthanded breakaway in the third period, extending his goal streak to three games.
  • Toronto went 0-for-3 on the power play and sits near the bottom of the NHL around 14 percent, with coach Craig Berube saying the unit looks unsure.
  • The loss ends Toronto's three-game win streak, though they gained a point; Joseph Woll is on injured reserve for about a week, and the clubs face the Lightning and Blues next.