MONTREAL — The Canadiens were eventually going to win again, and it came at the Islanders’ expense.
Phillip Danault, Brendan Gallagher and Shea Weber each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the New York Islanders 4-2 Tuesday night to snap an eight-game losing streak.
Jeff Petry also scored and Carey Price stopped 21 shots to earn his 11th win of the season for Montreal, which ended an 0-5-3 skid.
Scott Mayfield and Mathew Barzal scored in the third period for the Islanders, and Thomas Greiss finished with 36 saves.
The Canadiens seemed determined to snap the losing streak as they came out with a fast and physical game right from the get-go.