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NHL: Canadiens edge past Rangers 3-2

Wednesday, 22 February 2017 3:31 PM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 22 February 2017 3:32 PM ]

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Shea Weber (6) is congratulated by teammates after scoring a goal during the second period against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Reuters)

The Montreal Canadiens have edged past the New York Rangers 3-2 in the NHL.

The Canadiens faced the Rangers on Tuesday night at the Madison Square Garden in New York. Andrew Shaw scored first to put the visitors on top 1-0, four minutes into the opening period.

Oscar Lindberg chipped home to pull the Rangers even at 1-all midway through the period. Shea Weber scored a power play goal to give the Canadiens an early lead in the second period.

Rick Nash then netted a goal for the hosts to tie the match 2-2 at the end of the third frame and overtime. The game then went to a shootout where Paul Byron scored in the 5th round to lift Montreal to a 3-2 win over New York.

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