Halak stops 22 shots for third shutout, Bruins top Canadiens 4-0
MONTREAL — Carey Price didn’t want to make excuses after an uninspiring performance by the Montreal Canadiens against a division rival.
The Boston Bruins blanked Montreal 4-0 on Monday night on a 22-save effort by former Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak.
Boston (18-12-4) leapfrogged the Canadiens (17-12-5) for the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
“I don’t think there’s a whole lot that needs to be said,” said Price, who stopped 31-of-35 shots and failed to earn his 300th career NHL victory.