Kurashev, Blackhawks sink NHL-worst Canadiens in OT
Associated PressCHICAGO — Philipp Kurashev scored 2:24 into overtime and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Thursday night. A replay review confirmed the puck crossed the goal line first and that Chicago was onside on the play.“ I’m glad it went our way,” Blackhawks interim coach Derek King said. NOTES Each team was 1 of 4 on the power play.. Montreal defenseman Chris Wideman was suspended one game without pay by the NHL for a head-butt against Boston forward Erik Haula on Wednesday. He’ll forfeit $3,750.. With goaltender Jake Allen sidelined by an undisclosed injury, the Canadiens called up Cayden Primeau from the taxi squad to back up Montembeault and brought up goalie Michael McNiven from Laval to the taxi squad.. Chicago’s Lukas Reichel played in his first NHL game. COVID COMINGS AND GOINGS Canadiens defenseman Kale Clague exited COVID-19 protocol and rejoined the team, but did not dress.. Blackhawks forwards Dylan Strome and Kirby Dach went into protocols, while forwards Brandon Hagel and Sam Lafferty were cleared out of protocols and placed on the roster.