Patrik Laine's Power-Play Streak Propels Canadiens Past Red Wings

Montreal secures back-to-back wins over Detroit with a dominant 5-1 victory as Laine sets NHL power-play scoring record.

Patrik Laine scored his eighth consecutive power-play goal, becoming the first player in NHL history to achieve this feat since records began in 1933-34.
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 on Saturday, completing a two-game sweep over consecutive nights.
Nick Suzuki reached a career milestone with his 200th and 201st assists, contributing to Montreal's season-high three-game winning streak.
Sam Montembeault made 20 saves in his ninth straight start, solidifying the Canadiens' improved 6-3-0 record since Laine's return from injury on December 3.
Detroit's Joe Veleno scored in his third consecutive game, but the Red Wings fell to seventh place in the Atlantic Division after their recent struggles.