Bryan McCabe scored two power-play goals and assisted on another to help the host Maple Leafs win their season-high fourth straight game, 5-1 over the rival Canadiens on Saturday night.
Tomas Kaberle, Matt Stajan and Nik Antropov also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won their last two games despite missing captain Mats Sundin (torn elbow ligament) and No. 1 goalie Andrew Raycroft (strained groin).
Toronto outshot Montreal 41-26 and scored three power-play goals.
Saku Koivu scored for the Canadiens, who have lost two of three to Toronto.
One-timers
The last-place Flyers removed the interim tag from Paul Holmgren’s title and made him general manager for the rest of the season. Holmgren became interim general manager in October after longtime GM Bob Clarke resigned. Holmgren spent the last seven seasons as the team’s assistant general manager. . . . The Kings claimed center Marty Murray off waivers from Philadelphia and placed defenseman Brent Sopel on the injured (foot) reserve list retroactive to Nov. 4.
3 STARS
1. Chris Mason
Predators
Made career-high 42 saves for 4th career shutout in 1-0 win vs. Avalanche. Mason improved to 3-1 this season.
2. Daniel Briere
Sabres
Scored on slap shot :21 into OT in 5-4 win over Flyers. Goal was Briere’s 2nd of game, sending Sabres to their 3rd straight OT win.
3. Glen Murray
Bruins
Scored 2 goals in 4-3 win over Senators. Patrice Bergeron scored winner with 6:28 remaining. Boston allowed fewer than 5 goals for 1st time in 5 games. Ottawa fell to 1-5-1 in its last 7.
