Plekanec helps Canadiens end skid with 5-1 win over Oilers

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MONTREAL (AP) Tomas Plekanec had a goal and three assists, helping the Montreal Canadiens end a four-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Brendan Gallagher and P.K. Subban each had a goal and an assist, while Lars Eller also scored as Montreal posted just its sixth win in 26 games since Dec. 3. The Canadiens beat the Oilers for the first time in five meetings since the 2013-14 season.

Benoit Pouliot had a short-handed goal for Edmonton, which was coming off two blowout wins in its first games following the All-Star break.