MONTREAL (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings took over first place in the Atlantic Division from the Montreal Canadiens, blanking their Original Six rival 4-0 on Saturday night.
Detroit, which has won three in a row, is now two points ahead of Montreal, although the Canadiens have a game in hand.
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