MONTREAL (CBSMiami/AP) — The Montreal Canadiens are hitting their stride at the right time.
The Florida Panthers are doing the opposite.
Tomas Tatar had two goals and an assist to lead the Canadiens over the Florida Panthers 6-1 on Tuesday night to remain in playoff position.
Brett Kulak, Artturi Lehkonen, Phillip Danault and Max Domi also scored for the Canadiens (41-28-8), who have won four of five.
“It’s huge right now,” said Andrew Shaw, who had two assists. “It just shows we’re a character team. We’re working hard, we’re competing. We’re going to earn our own spot in the playoffs and not rely on someone winning or losing.