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MTL 2, BOS 0: Canadiens handle shorthanded Bruins, win 5th straight over rivals

Bob DeChiara / USA TODAY Sports

Carey Price made 33 saves and the 100th goal of Andrei Markov's career was a game-winner as the Montreal Canadiens stymied the undermanned Boston Bruins 2-0 Saturday night.

There was a similar detestation, but the competitiveness customary to the NHL's best rivalry seemed to be zapped well before teams hit the ice. 

The injury-torn Bruins were a shadow of their former selves, having Chris Kelly join Zdeno Chara, Brad Marchand and David Krejci in the press box.

Here's what you need to know: 

  • Montreal's win is the third this season and the fifth straight over Boston dating back to last season's playoff meeting.
  • They improved to 7-2-1 on the road this season and 12-2 in the East.
  • Markov's 100th was the first power-play goal scored on the road by Montreal this season. 
  • Boston's loss snaps a six-game winning streak on home ice. 
  • They are now 0-4 in the second game of a back-to-back.
  • The loss was the 800th NHL game coached by Bruins bench boss Claude Julien.

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