Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.

The Canadiens might be collecting points, but they know their game has dipped and they're not happy, which is the most important thing.

Alex Newhook’s deflection broke a tie midway through the third period and unbeaten rookie Jakub Dobes made 32 saves as the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 3-1.

Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist and Jake Allen made 29 saves for New Jersey (28-17-6), which won its second straight after four consecutive losses (0-2-2). Captain Nico Hischier scored but left in the third period with an undisclosed injury.

The Montreal Canadiens found themselves in a familiar place, trailing the Detroit Red Wings by three goals 4:25 into the middle frame, rather than the two again

The Canadiens will look to answer the bell ... "Teams are coming ready to play against us now," Montreal defenseman Kaiden Guhle said. "It's not a secret that we're hot -- we're playing really ...

Jake Evans scored the go-ahead goal with 2:15 left in regulation, rookie Lane Hutson matched an NHL record and the Montreal Canadiens stayed hot with a 3-2 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

He's logged just 20 games for Montreal this season, but Laine's been prolific with 12 goals (nine on the power play) and six assists when healthy.

Dylan Larkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his 700th career NHL game and the Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Jack Hughes scored at 4:06 of overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday night. Jake Allen made 29 saves in his first regular-season start against the Canadiens since being traded by Montreal to the Devils on March 8,

Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist, Moritz Seider added two assists to his season tally, and the Detroit Red Wings handled the Montreal ... while Kaiden Guhle also scored for the Canadiens.

Dylan Larkin had a goal and an assist in his 700th career game to lead the Detroit Red Wings past the Montreal Canadiens, 4-2, ending a losing streak.