Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach Power the Canadiens to a 3-2 Shootout Win Over the Ducks

Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine (92) scores on Anaheim Ducks goaltender Lukas Dostal (1) during an overtime shootout in an NHL hockey game in Montreal, on Dec. 9, 2024. Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP

MONTREAL—Patrik Laine scored in regulation and added the winner in the shootout as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Monday night.

Kirby Dach scored his first goal in 20 games as the Canadiens rebounded after blowing a two-goal lead on home ice Saturday against the Washington Capitals. Montreal has won three of its last four games.