Antti Niemi makes 31 saves, Habs beat Rangers to snap six-game losing streak
MONTREAL — In spite of Montreal’s tumultuous season, which will likely end without the promise of playoff hockey, Brendan Gallagher says it’s still “nice to win.”
The Canadiens snapped a six-game losing streak on Thursday with a 3-1 victory over the struggling New York Rangers — Montreal’s first win since Feb. 4.
“Regardless of what happens all year, this is the feeling you play for,” said Gallagher, who earned his team-leading 36th point with an assist. “The more we can do this, the happier we’ll be. It’s rewarding. A lot of guys played a really good hockey game tonight and we got what we deserved.
“For the crowd, it’s been a while since we’ve been able to put smiles on their faces.”