But playing in their own building with the postseason hanging in the balance, the Canadiens played one of their worst third periods.
And when the dust had settled, sportscaster Paul Graif came up with the line of the night:
"Did you ever think you'd live to hear Kerry Fraser cheered and Carey Price booed."
There was mild applause for the veteran referee, working his last game in Montreal.
And there was a smattering of catcalls when Price was announced as the game's third star.
-From Mike Boone of Habs Inside/Out. Habs fans should be more angry at Cam Ward, who had some strong saves in the dying minutes of the game to stick a dagger in Montreal's playoff hopes. They're still in the driver's seat, though things might change a little bit after tonight's action.