Kapanen lifts Leafs over Jets, Matthews out early
TORONTO 3 WINNIPEG 2
TORONTO — Jake Gardiner and Kasperi Kapanen scored in a late 26-second span and Toronto overcame the loss of star centre Auston Matthews to beat Winnipeg 3-2 on Saturday.
Matthews left in the second period after injuring his left shoulder absorbing a hit from defenceman Jacob Trouba. Matthews cut to the front of the net with the puck and, as he attempted to shoot on goalie Connor Hellebuyck, Trouba went shoulder-toshoulder with Matthews.
Kapanen scored the go-ahead goal with 2:45 left.
Nazem Kadri also scored, Frederik Andersen made 22 saves and Mitch Marner added two assists — reaching 100 in his NHL career.
Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele scored for Winnipeg, and Hellebuyck made 28 saves.
MONTREAL 3 BOSTON 0
BOSTON — Brendan Gallagher and Max Domi scored 1:21 apart midway into the first period, and Carey Price made it stand up with 33 saves for his first shutout of the season to lead Montreal past Boston.
The Canadiens snapped a six-game losing streak against the Bruins, with the last victory coming at home on Nov. 8, 2016. It was Price’s 41st career shutout.
The Bruins lost for the first time at home this season after winning their first four — all in regulation. They were the last NHL team to lose at home. Tuukka Rask made 20 saves.
Jordie Benn added an empty-netter for Montreal.