Montreal served as host to the latest edition of the Toronto Maple Leafs-Montreal Canadiens rivalry. The Canadiens scored mid-way through the first period to take a 1-0 lead. The Maple Leafs answered with three straight goals, 1 in the first period and 2 in the second, for a 3-1 lead. The Canadiens closed the deficit to one with a goal early in the third period, but the Maple Leafs withstood the pressure and added an empty net goal for a 4-2 victory.