Montreal, QC – Mikhail Grabovski tied the game late in 4, in a battle between Northeast Division rivals.
Phil Kessel and Dion Phaneuf each had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs, who are off to a 5-1-1 start. David Steckel also lit the lamp.
James Reimer stopped 9-of-10 shots in the first period before leaving the game with an undisclosed injury. Jonas Gustavsson turned aside 15-of-18 shots in relief.
Travis Moen and Andrei Kostitsyn had a goal and an assist apiece for the Canadiens, who lost their fifth straight game for the first time since a five- game slide two seasons ago from December 10-17, 2009. Michael Cammalleri and Josh Gorges also scored.
Carey Price turned aside 22-of-27 shots in defeat. He remains stuck on 99 career wins.
