Paul Byron

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes (86) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Hughes scores twice, Devils beat Canadiens 3-2 in shootout

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jack Hughes had two goals and was one of four Devils to score in a seven-round shootout as New Jersey came back after blowing a two-goal lead and beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday night.

Montreal Canadiens' Mike Hoffman moves in on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Erik Kallgren during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Paul Byron breaks late tie, Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 4-2

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen clears the puck as Ottawa Senators' Alex Formenton (10) and Canadiens' Alexander Romanov (27) move in during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 19, 2022, in Montreal. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Allen makes 29 saves to help Canadiens beat Senators 5-1

Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield (22) scores against St. Louis Blues goaltender Ville Husso as Blues' Jordan Kyrou looks for a rebound during overtime period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Caufield scores 2 late to help Canadiens snap 10-game skid

Players from the Montreal Canadiens celebrate a goal by teammate Cole Caufield (22) against the St. Louis Blues during overtime period NHL hockey game action in Montreal, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens snap 10-game skid with 3-2 OT win over Blues

Canadiens visit the Wild after Dvorak’s hat trick

Saint Paul, Minnesota; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT

Sabres face the Canadiens in Atlantic Division matchup

Buffalo, New York; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

Canadiens and Wild hit the ice for non-conference matchup

Montreal, Quebec; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT

Canadiens host the Coyotes after overtime victory

Montreal, Quebec; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

Canadiens host the Penguins in Eastern Conference action

Montreal, Quebec; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT

Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield celebrates after the goal by teammate Tyler Toffoli during the first period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup semifinal playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. Caufield assisted on the scoring play. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Price makes 29 saves, Canadiens beat Golden Knights 3-2

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens vowed to adapt after looking out of sync in the first game of their Stanley Cup semifinal series with the Vegas Golden Knights.

Montreal Canadiens' Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) reacts after scoring in overtime on Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell (36) in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff seres Saturday, May 29, 2021, in Montreal. (Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 3-2 in OT to force Game 7

Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored at 15:15 of overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 to force Game 7 in the first-round series.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) makes a save on Toronto Maple Leafs forward Mitchell Marner (16) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, May 20, 2021, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens beat Maple Leafs 2-1; Tavares injured early

Paul Byron broke a tie with a short-handed goal from his knees with 7:16 left and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the first-round series between Original Six rivals.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Joel Armia (40) levels Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) in front of Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) during the first period of an NHL hockey playoff game Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canadiens stun Penguins 2-0 to win qualifying round series

TORONTO (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins entered their qualifying round matchup against Montreal healthy but wary. Optimistic but guarded.

Montreal Canadiens left wing Paul Byron (41) celebrates after scoring a goal against New York Islanders goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40), as Islanders center Brock Nelson (29) skates past Varlamov during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

Gallagher helps Canadiens start fast, beat Islanders 6-2

NEW YORK (AP) — Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist in Montreal’s three-goal first period, and the Canadiens went on to a 6-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.