As was reported earlier, forward Patrik Laine was absent from the Montreal Canadiens' Thursday morning skate. He wasn't the only one, as no fewer than four players were missing from the Canadiens' practice. The practice took place at the Bell Centre, as it is game day in Montreal, with the San Jose Sharks in town.

Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist, Sam Montembeault made 25 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night.

The Montreal Canadiens pulled out a crucial 5-2 over their Atlantic Division rivals, the Ottawa Senators, on Saturday night at Canadian Tire Centre.

Nick Suzuki and Patrik Laine each had a goal and two assists, and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-0.

Brendan Gallagher scored and added an assist, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-2 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Saturday night.

In short, the five absent players were Josh Anderson, Kirby Dach (injured), Patrik Laine, David Savard and Brendan Gallagher. We know that Anderson is dealing with some discomfort, though he will ...

Brendan Gallagher had a goal and an assist, Sam Montembeault made 25 saves and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Saturday night. Cole Caufield, Patrick Laine, Josh Anderson ...