MONTREAL — The Canadiens continued their dominance over the Islanders but lost forward Brendan Gallagher to injury in the process.
Alex Galchenyuk broke a tie with 3:29 left and Max Pacioretty added an empty-net goal to lift Montreal over the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday night to complete a weekend home-and-home sweep.
The victory, however, was overshadowed by Gallagher’s injury.
The 23-year-old left the game midway through the second period after blocking a slap shot by Johnny Boychuck. Gallagher tried to play through the pain but retreated to the dressing room and did not return.
Coach Michel Therrien confirmed Gallagher fractured two fingers on his left hand.