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Gallagher, Galchenyuk each have goal, assist in Canadiens' 4-1 victory over Oilers

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Montreal Canadians Michael Bournival (49), Brandon Prust (8) and Andrei Markov (79) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. (AP {Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson) (The Associated Press)

Montreal Canadians' Nathan Beaulieu (40) and Raphael Diaz (61) battle for the puck with Edmonton Oilers' Nail Yakupov (64) during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013. (AP {Photo/The Canadian Press, Jason Franson) (The Associated Press)

Brendan Gallagher and Alex Galchenyuk each had a goal and an assist and the Montreal Canadiens won for the second time in their past three outings, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-1 on Thursday night.

Brandon Prust and Max Pacioretty also scored and P.K. Subban had three assists for the Canadiens (2-2-0), who were making their second stop on a four-game Western Canadian trip.

Ryan Smyth scored for the Oilers (1-3-0), who will start a six-game road trip.