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Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) receives help stopping a shot from teammate David Desharnais (51) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Plekanec’s 2 goals, Vanek’s goal and 2 assists lead Canadiens to 5-4 win over Red Wings

DETROIT – Max Pacioretty broke a third period tie, Tomas Plekanec scored twice and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Detroit Red Wings 5-4 Thursday night.

Tomas Vanek added a goal and two assists and David Desharnais had a goal and an assist for Montreal. P.K. Subban had two assists and Carey Price made 23 saves.

Tomas Tatar scored two goals for Detroit, Riley Sheahan a goal and an assist, and Johan Franzen also scored. Jimmy Howard stopped 19 shots.

Pacioretty gave Montreal a 4-3 lead with a shot from the right circle that deflected off Detroit defenceman Niklas Kronwall for Pacioretty’s 33rd goal. The play appeared to be offside.

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