Canadiens finally solve the Hurricanes, however, the victory comes at the cost of an injury to starting tender Thomas Vokoun.
Vokoun stopped all 10 shots he faced prior to being clipped under the chin by a Stephane Yelle hi-stick. The infraction was accidental, but Yelle received a major and a game misconduct. Vokoun is listed day to day with a laceration on the neck.
The Habs received strong games from Francois Beauchemin (1-2-3 +2) Jere Lehtinen (1-1-2 +2) and Steven Reinprecht (1-1-2 +1). Phillipe Sauve also played a solid game in relief of Vokoun, stopping 18 of 19 'Cane shots.
Sergei Federov also left the game in the second period, his injury is undisclosed, but he is not expected to miss much time.
The Habs have one net to rest before facing off against the Ducks on Monday.
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