Laine breaks tie in 3rd, Canadiens defeat Red Wings
DETROIT – Patrik Laine scored a go-ahead goal with 7:58 to play and the Montreal Canadiens held on to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. The teams play again Saturday in Montreal. Emil Heineman and Jake Evans each had a goal and an assist for the Canadiens (13-16-3). Sam Montembeault made 25 saves.