MONTREAL - Typically, following a goal, the general instinct by the goal scorer’s teammates is to celebrate with the player in question.

However, moments after Alex Newhook’s goal 1:40 into overtime on Saturday that gave the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 decision over the Ottawa Senators, his fellow teammates hopped off the bench and dispersed to opposite ends of the ice.

While some celebrated with Newhook, others descended upon goaltender Samuel Montembeault to acknowledge his first win in 21/2 weeks.

“It was great,” said Montembeault. “A lot of guys came to see me right away after we scored. It was great, too, even in the locker room. Everybody’s so happy for each other.”

“Maybe guys don’t really like me that much,” joked Newhook. “I think it just goes to show how tight we are as a group.

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