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The Canadiens desperately needed a win to stay close with the Carolina Hurricanes and Columbus Blue Jackets in the race for the final two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. Montreal was coming off a 6-2 loss in Columbus on Thursdaymade 40 saves for the Jets , who were tied for first place in the Central Division with Nashville heading into the game.
Montreal controlled the play in the first period of Winnipeg's final home game of the regular season, outshooting the Jets 16-5 and grabbing a 1-0 lead.went to the penalty box for tripping at 16:57.Montreal had a second power play eight minutes into the second period withblocked two shots and Hellebuyck stopped Armia from in close.
Perreault scored his 15th goal of the season with 8:36 remaining after he got a loose puck on his stick in the slot and fired it past Price.Winnipeg finishes the regular season with a three-game road trip, starting Monday in Chicago. Montreal hosts Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
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