Lars Eller scored two goals and Kevin Hayes notched the game-winner in the third period, as the Penguins defeated the Canadiens, 6-3. Rickard Rakell and Kris Letang also scored for Pittsburgh, and Evgeni Malkin added the empty-netter to seal the win at the end.

The Penguins dominated the first period against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, playing their best period of the season. However, the team slipped into “pass-happy” mode and didn’t take enough shots. Coach Mike Sullivan felt the team was looking for something better too often, but in the second and third periods, Toronto controlled the game.

The Montreal Canadiens are giving up shots in bunches, and their possession numbers remain among the worst in the league dating back to last season. Montreal finished 29th with a 47.1 Corsi For percentage at 5-on-5, and the Habs are at a 38.4% mark through the first three games of the year while allowing 34.0 shots per game.