After consecutive heartbreaking shootout defeats, the Penguins found a more conventional way to lose Thursday.

The Canadiens controlled the game throughout and beat the Penguins, 4-2, at PPG Paints Arena. Pittsburgh has now dropped three in a row to fall to 14-8-7 on the season.

Jacob Fowler made his NHL debut in goal for Montreal. He was excellent throughout, turning away several excellent chances — particularly on Pittsburgh’s power play — as he racked up 33 saves.

In one second-period power play for the Penguins, the 21-year-old goalie made five saves — including beauties on consecutive wrist shots from Ben Kindel and Erik Karlsson.

Juraj Slafkovsky had two assists for the Canadiens, who were efficient in front of their rookie netminder. They were outshot, 35-29, but burned the Peng

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