Alex Galchenyuk scored 1:42 into overtime, giving the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night.
The Atlantic Division-champion Canadiens, with nothing at stake, rested many players in their final game of the regular season.
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Carey Price, Max Pacioretty and Alexander Radulov were among their healthy scratches.
A few Montreal players, including Shea Weber, are allowing injuries to heal before facing the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs.
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The Red Wings’ post-season streak ended at 25, but they have plenty of motivation to win in their final weekend at Joe Louis Arena.
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Detroit’s Frans Nielsen and Dylan Larkin scored tiebreaking goals in the first and second periods.
Montreal’s Nathan Beaulieu and Artturi Lehkonen scored game-tying goals in the second.
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