
Chiarot scores in OT for Canadiens in 5-4 win over Flames
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Ben Chiarot scored the overtime winner for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-4 win over the host Calgary Flames on Thursday.
Ben Chiarot scored the overtime winner for the Montreal Canadiens in a 5-4 win over the host Calgary Flames on Thursday.
The Canadiens foiled the Flames in their bid to set a franchise record of 12 consecutive home wins at the Saddledome.
Chiarot scored his second of the game at 1:03 of OT.
Mike Hoffman had a goal and two assists for Montreal (14-34-7) at the bottom of the Atlantic Division.
Nick Suzuki had a goal and an assist and defenceman Jeff Petry also scored for the Canadiens.
Andrew Hammond made 30 saves for the win.
The Canadiens improved to 6-4 since head coach Martin St. Louis replaced Dominique Ducharme on Feb. 9.
Andrew Mangiapane had goal and two assists for Calgary (32-14-7) atop the Pacific Division.