Montreal's Alex Kovalev had a goal and assist in regulation and the only goal of a shootout Sunday in a 3-2 Canadiens' victory over the St. Louis Blues.

Robert Lang scored the other goal for Montreal, which had lost four of its previous five games.

Carey Price stopped 24 shots for the Canadiens.

The Blues' Steve Regier scored twice, his first goals in the NHL.

Manny Legace had 24 saves for St. Louis, which has dropped nine of its last 11 contests.