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Mikael Granlund scores twice in Minnesota Wild’s 4-1 win over Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens' Andrei Markov moves in on Minnesota Wild's goalie Devan Dubnyk during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal on Saturday, March 12, 2016. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

MONTREAL – Mikael Granlund scored twice – including the eventual winner – as the Minnesota Wild topped the Montreal Canadiens 4-1 on Saturday.

Nino Niederreiter opened the scoring for Minnesota (33-27-10), while Erik Haula put the puck into an empty net for some insurance.

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Goaltender Devan Dubnyk made 30 saves for the win.

Mark Barberio replied for Montreal (32-32-6) at the 12:13 mark of the first period.

Mike Condon stopped 18-of-21 shots in net for the Canadiens.

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