Elevate your local knowledge

Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!

Select Region

Selecting your primary region ensures you get the stories that matter to you first.

Max Pacioretty scores 2 goals to send Canadiens to their 5th straight win

CP27788721
Montreal Canadiens left wing Thomas Vanek (20) scores a goal as Florida Panthers\' Dmitry Kulikov (7) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Sunrise, Fla., on Saturday, March 29, 2014. (AP Photo/Terry Renna)

SUNRISE, Fla. – Max Pacioretty had two goals and an assist to help the Montreal Canadiens extend their winning streak to five games with a 4-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

Thomas Vanek added a goal and an assist for Montreal and Carey Price made 36 saves. David Desharnais had an empty-net goal.

Pacioretty’s second goal put the Canadiens ahead 3-0 in the second period. Pacioretty camped at edge of the crease and tipped in a pass from Desharnais at 14:00 for his 35th of the season, a career high. Pacioretty has 11 points in his past 10 games.

Brad Boyes scored for Florida and Dan Ellis stopped 15 shots for the Panthers, who have lost five of their past six games.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community?

Create a free account

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.

Related Articles

Bobby Tambling, Chelsea's former all-time leading goal scorer, dies at 84 | iNFOnews.ca
FILE -Bobby Tambling, is seen on middle row, extreme left as the Chelsea football team pose for a group photograph at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge ground, London, May 12, 1967. Others in the team are, from left, back row, trainer Harry Medhurst, Joe Kirkup, unidentified, Ron Harris, Marvin Hinton, Peter Bonetti, unidentified, Eddie McCreadie, and manager Tommy Doherty; middle row, from second left, Charlie Cooke, Alan Harris, Tommy Baldwin, and Tony Hateley; front row, Peter Houseman, John Boyle, unidentified, and John Hollins. (AP Photo/Frank Leonard Tewkesbury, File)

Bobby Tambling, Chelsea’s former all-time leading goal scorer, dies at 84