Overview
- Noah Dobson and Josh Anderson each scored twice, with Lane Hutson opening the scoring for Montreal.
- Jakub Dobes made 24 saves on 26 shots for his first victory since Oct. 28.
- Rookie Florian Xhekaj notched an assist in his NHL debut and engaged in a third-period fight.
- Toronto starter Joseph Woll was pulled after allowing four goals on 25 shots as the Leafs’ struggles continued without Auston Matthews and Matthew Knies.
- Montreal improved to 11-7-3 while Toronto fell to 9-10-3, with the Canadiens visiting Utah and the Maple Leafs heading to Columbus on Wednesday.