Boston, MA (My Sportsbook) - Mike Cammalleri notched the only goal in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens downed the punchless Boston Bruins, 2-1, at TD Garden. Cammalleri closed the first round with a blistering shot from the slot, then both Patrice Bergeron for Boston and Scott Gomez for Montreal missed their chances. Mark Recchi could have prolonged the game, but his backhand bid was turned aside at the top of the crease to end the contest. Glen Metropolit scored for the Canadiens, who have won two of three and moved to 7-0 beyond regulation this season. Carey Price was strong for the win, making 42 saves. Bergeron scored for the Bruins, who have dropped four of five but managed to register a goal for the first time in three tilts. Boston had endured back-to-back shutouts to the Rangers and Red Wings on Sunday and Tuesday. Tim Thomas took the loss despite stopping 25-of-26 shots in the 700th all-time meeting between the clubs, a rivalry which goes back to the 1920's. Final Score: Columbus 4, Atlanta 3 Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Raffi Torres scored twice as the Columbus Blue Jackets knocked off the Atlanta Thrashers, 4-3, at Philips Arena. Derick Brassard and Jakub Voracek each had a goal and an assist for the Blue Jackets, who have won two of three. Mathieu Garon made 32 saves in the victory. Tobias Enstrom notched a goal and an assist while Bryan Little and Pavel Kubina each lit the lamp for the Thrashers, who had won their previous two. Ondrej Pavelec was charged with four goals on 21 shots in the loss.
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