Saturday, March 3, 2012

Elias' goal lifts Devils in OT.(Sports)

Byline: Associated Press

Devils 2

Canadiens 1

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Devils always find a way to beat the Montreal Canadiens in New Jersey.

The Devils victimized the Canadiens, the NHL's top penalty killers, for a power-play goal with 7.3 seconds remaining in overtime for a 2-1 victory on Wednesday night.

Patrik Elias scored the winner as the Devils improved to 19-1 with four ties in their last 24 home games against Montreal.

Scott Gomez won a face-off from Radek Bonk in the Montreal zone late in the extra session. Gomez nudged the puck to Elias, a former Albany River Rat, who sent it back to defenseman Brian …

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