Montreal beat Buffalo 4-3 in a shootout on Tuesday night at the Bell Centre.
Olen Zellweger scored early. His shot went through a crowd of players.
Lane Hutson scored on the power play. It was his first goal of the season.
Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson scored. Montreal led 3-1 after 40 minutes.
Josh Norris and Zellweger scored fast. The game was tied 3-3.
Montreal gave up only 17 shots. The penalty kill stayed perfect.
Kaiden Guhle played 25:25 with Mike Matheson out injured.
Alexandre Carrier blocked a late Tage Thompson shot with his body.
Caufield, Texier and Bolduc scored. Thompson got Buffalo's only goal.
Montreal visits the Capitals on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Montreal lost a lead but kept its nerve. The young defence showed real growth.
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