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 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A rookie goalie making his first career NHL start proved to be just what the struggling Montreal Canadiens needed.
Jaroslav Halak stopped 31 shots, Michael Ryder and Saku Koivu each had a goal and an assist, and Montreal beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 Sunday night to end a season-worst six-game losing streak.
"When you see your goalie with that much confidence in his first game it lets you settle down too," said defenseman Sheldon Souray, who had an assist. "We had to come in here and get a good effort."
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