Chytil scores twice, surging New York Rangers rout Montreal Canadiens 7-2
MONTREAL — The New York Rangers scored on their first two shots on goal and cruised to a 7-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday at the Bell Centre.
Filip Chytil led the Rangers (5-0-1) with two goals, both on the power play. Mika Zibanejad, Jonny Brodzinski, Reilly Smith and Braden Schneider scored the other New York goals. Igor Shesterkin stopped 21 shots for the win.
Nick Suzuki scored twice for the Canadiens (2-4-1). They were his first goals of the season.
Sam Montembeault started in goal for Montreal but was replaced by Cayden Primeau after giving up four goals on 10 shots. Primeau made 32 saves in relief.