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Canadiens edge Penguins 5-4 for fifth consecutive win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 2:23 AM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Canadiens edge Penguins 5-4 for fifth consecutive win

Summary

The Montreal Canadiens secured a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night at home. Josh Anderson led the Canadiens with two goals and an assist, with goals also from Chris Kreider, Oliver Kapanen, and Alexandre Texier, moving Montreal’s record to 9-3-2 after a successful four-game road trip. Jacob Fowler made 25 saves in goal for Montreal, marking his seventh straight win. For Pittsburgh, Sidney Crosby and Erik Karlsson each contributed one goal and two assists as the team prepares for their next match against Vegas on Tuesday. The Canadiens will also face Winnipeg on Tuesday evening.

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By the Numbers

•Josh Anderson scores two goals for Montreal.
•Crosby records 1,112th assist, setting franchise record.
•Fowler earns seventh consecutive win as a rookie goalie.
•Next up for Penguins is a game against Vegas.
•Canadiens host Winnipeg in their following matchup.

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2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Canadiens beat the Penguins 5-4 for their 5th straight victory

What they're saying

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MONTREAL (AP) — Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday night for their fifth straight victory.Chris Kreider added a one goal and an assist, and Oliver Kapanen and Alexandre Texier also scored as Montreal (9-3-2) returned home from an undefeated four-game Western trip.
— Yahoo Sports

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