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Andrighetto's SO goal lifts Canadiens over Hurricanes 2-1

MONTREAL (AP) - Ben Scrivens made big saves all weekend, helping the Montreal Canadiens to a weekend sweep.

Scrivens finished with 34 saves and stopped all five Carolina players in the shootout, lifting the Canadiens to a 2-1 victory over the Hurricanes on Sunday.

"It's nice to get two wins," Scrivens said. "Having a bit of ownership of it makes it a little sweeter but the big thing was we got four points this weekend."

Montreal's Sven Andrighetto was the only player to score in the shootout a day after the Canadiens topped the Edmonton Oilers 5-1. It was their first consecutive victories since Nov. 25 and 27.

"We needed it," Scrivens said. "Now we have to focus on the next one."

The Canadiens acquired the 29-year-old Scrivens from Edmonton on Dec. 28 for forward Zack Kassian to provide depth in goal with Carey Price out since late November with a lower body injury. He has mostly backed up rookie Mike Condon, but likely earned more starts after a pair of impressive outings.

"It's definitely something we needed to get our confidence going," captain Max Pacioretty said of Scrivens' performance. "Sometimes we just felt deflated when we were playing well and we gave up a huge opportunity, but he jumpstarted the weekend with a couple of big saves early in the Edmonton game and we rallied around that."

Scrivens struggled as Edmonton's starter last season and was in the American Hockey League when he was traded to Montreal. He has an unusual style - scrambling in his crease but somehow making saves - that Pacioretty called "athletic" and compared it to Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings.

"'Athletic' is not always a compliment," Scrivens said with a laugh. "You try to stay in control as long as you can and try to push that panic button farther down the line, but sometimes you have to press it."

For a second game in a row, he was tested early as Carolina had a handful of early chances, but managed only Jeff Skinner's goal on a tip of Jordan Staal's shot at 2:27.

Pacioretty tied it 8:11 into the second with his 20th of the season on a wrister past a screened Cam Ward for Montreal.

"We had a lot of good looks," said Hurricanes captain Eric Staal, who has only two assists in his last 10 games. "Right now, they're not falling, especially for me. I'm trying to scrape up some confidence. I'm going to need one to go in off my behind or something and then go from there."

Scrivens stopped all five Carolina shooters, including Eric Staal on the final attempt, to secure the win.

It was a game of milestones as Andrei Markov and Eric Staal each played their 900th game, and Montreal center Torrey Mitchell played his 500th. Staal, 31, has 772 career points, while the 37-year-old Markov, who missed large parts of three seasons with knee injuries, has 518.

"I've been fortunate to play in this league as long as I have," Eric Staal said. "I hope there's many more down the road. I'm still a young guy. I can play this game for a while yet."

NOTES: It is the 25th year the Canadiens have played back-to-back afternoon games at home during Super Bowl weekend. ... Scrivens started a second straight game for Montreal. ... D Nathan Beaulieu was a healthy scratch for a second game in a row.

Montreal Canadiens' Devante Smith-Pelly , center,and Brendan Gallagher, left, celebrate their victory over the Carolina Hurricanes with goalie Ben Scrivens at an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press
Montreal Canadiens' Sven Andrighetto (42) celebrates his goal past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward, top, in a shootout to win 2-1 in an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press
Carolina Hurricanes' Elias Lindholm charges into Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens and defenseman Mark Barberio during third-period NHL hockey game action, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press
Montreal Canadiens' Sven Andrighetto celebrates his goal past Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward in a shootout to win 2-1 an NHL hockey game Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press
Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal trips over Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens during first-period NHL hockey game action, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press
Carolina Hurricanes' Jeff Skinner, left, scores past Montreal Canadiens goalie Ben Scrivens, right, as Mark Barberio looks on during first-period NHL hockey game action, Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Montreal. (Paul Chiasson/The Canadian Press via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT The Associated Press
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