_1, Columbus, Prospal 7 (Johnson, Umberger), 2:03. 2, Montreal, Kostitsyn 8 (Cammalleri), 19:58. Penalties_Gorges, Mon (tripping), 16:00.
Second Period_3, Columbus, Umberger 4 (Nikitin, Pahlsson), 11:14. Penalties_Huselius, Clm (tripping), 2:12; Diaz, Mon (hooking), 5:09; Boll, Clm (charging), 8:10; Gionta, Mon (high-sticking), 8:24; Dorsett, Clm (tripping), 15:28; Gorges, Mon (hooking), 19:14.
Third Period_4, Montreal, Gionta 8 (Plekanec, Emelin), 18:39. Penalties_None.
Overtime_None. Penalties_None.
Shootout_Columbus 1 (Johansen NG, R.Nash G), Montreal 0 (Desharnais NG, Pacioretty NG, Gionta NG).
Shots on Goal_Columbus 10-8-8-2_28. Montreal 7-4-8-1_20.
Power-play opportunities_Columbus 0 of 4; Montreal 0 of 3.
Goalies_Columbus, Sanford 5-3-2 (20 shots-18 saves). Montreal, Price 10-8-6 (28-26).
A_21,273 (21,273). T_2:56.
Referees_David Banfield, Dave Jackson. Linesmen_Steve Barton, Andy McElman.