MONTREAL – The Canadiens dropped a 7-2 decision against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday at the Bell Centre.

Roster 

Kirby Dach played his first game since undergoing surgery to his right knee last February.

Noah Dobson did not return to play in the third period.

For more stats, check out the NHL’s Gamecenter summary here .

Montreal goals

P1 16:26 2-[1] Matheson (Suzuki, Caufield) - PPG

TOR@MTL: Matheson scores PPG against Dennis Hildeby

P2 05:08 3-[2] Laine (Demidov, Mesar) - PPG

TOR@MTL: Laine scores PPG against Dennis Hildeby

Toronto goals 

P1 04:35 [1]-0- Laughton (Unassisted)

P1 13:15 [2]-0 Laughton (McMann, Maccelli)

P1 16:57 [3]-1 McMann (Benning, Maccelli)

P2 08:32 [4]-2 Lorentz (Laughton, Thrun)

P2 10:09 [5]-2 Lorentz (Laughton)

P3 05:03 [6]-2 Benning (Lorentz

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