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Canadiens Outlast Senators

Flyers survive Kovalchuck, Kings top Rangers

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 6, 2008 1:10 AM CST
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(Newser) – The Canadiens bested the Senators last night, defeating Ottawa 4-3, the AP reports. Montreal pulled within a single point of the Sens for the conference lead, as Ottawa has slumped badly without the injured Dany Heatley. Tomas Plekanec had two goals and an assist, Andrei Kostitsyn a goal and two assists, and Cristobal Huet had 26 saves. In other NHL action:

  • Steve Downie scored late in the third period, and Flyers goalie Antero Nittymaki earned an 8-0 record against Atlanta with 23 saves, as Philly bested the Thrashers for the ninth straight time, 3-2.
  • The quickly improving Kings came out firing and put a halt to the Rangers' three game winning streak, besting New York 4-2.

Montreal Canadiens' Michael Komisarek pulls off Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil from Canadiens Andrei Markov as goalie Cristobal Huet looks on following the final whistle in NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in Montreal. The Canadiens beat the Senators 4-3. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)
Montreal Canadiens' Michael Komisarek pulls off Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil from Canadiens Andrei Markov as goalie Cristobal Huet looks on following the final whistle in NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb....   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec, from Czech Repulic, right, celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammate Alex Kovalev, from Russia, during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008 in Montreal. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)
Montreal Canadiens' Tomas Plekanec, from Czech Repulic, right, celebrates his goal against the Ottawa Senators with teammate Alex Kovalev, from Russia, during first period NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb...   (Associated Press)
Montreal Canadiens' goalie Cristobal Huet, from France, makes the save off Ottawa Senators' Chris Kelly during third period NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008 in Montreal. The Canadiens beat the Senators 4-3. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Paul Chiasson)
Montreal Canadiens' goalie Cristobal Huet, from France, makes the save off Ottawa Senators' Chris Kelly during third period NHL hockey action Tuesday, Feb 5, 2008 in Montreal. The Canadiens beat the Senators...   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Steve Downie, center, celebrates his goal against the Atlanta Thrashers, during the third period, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Flyers won 3-2. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)
Philadelphia Flyers right wing Steve Downie, center, celebrates his goal against the Atlanta Thrashers, during the third period, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 at an NHL hockey game at Philips Arena in Atlanta....   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White, center, vies for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Sami Kapanen (24) of Finland, and Flyers left wing Riley Cote (32) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2008 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)
Atlanta Thrashers center Todd White, center, vies for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Sami Kapanen (24) of Finland, and Flyers left wing Riley Cote (32) during the second period of an...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Kings v New York Rangers NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Brian Boyle #22 of the Los Angeles Kings fires the puck for a first period goal against the New York Rangers on February 5, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty...
Los Angeles Kings v New York Rangers NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Brian Boyle #22 of the Los Angeles Kings fires the puck for a first period goal against the New York Rangers on February 5, 2008 at Madison...   (Getty Images)
Los Angeles Kings v New York Rangers NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Dane Byers #54 of the New York Rangers skates in his first NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings on February 5, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Kings v New York Rangers NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Dane Byers #54 of the New York Rangers skates in his first NHL game against the Los Angeles Kings on February 5, 2008 at Madison Square Garden...   (Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Flyers 3 Thrashers 2
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Kings 4 Rangers 2
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NHL • Ottawa Senators • Dany Heatley • New York Rangers • Montreal Canadiens • Atlanta Thrashers • Philadelphia Flyers • Cristobal Huet • Los Angeles Kings • Antero Nittymaki • Andrei Kostitsyn

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