Habs blow three-goal lead but rebound to clip Thrashers Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Robert Lang's empty-net goal proved to be the
game-winner in a wild finish at Bell Centre, as the Montreal Canadiens blew a
a three-goal lead in the third period but eventually barely held on to secure
a 5-4 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers.
Andrei Kostitsyn's goal with 5:11 remaining in regulation put the Habs back on
top 4-3 after they allowed three Atlanta goals within 59 seconds earlier in
the period.
Andrei Markov, Matt D'Agostini and Tomas Plekanec also scored for Montreal,
which has won three of its last four games. Carey Price a... More...
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