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Canadiens' Jordie Benn: Helping hand in win

Benn's a rare contributor on the Habs' third defensive pairing, but he notched an assist on Nate Thompson's opening score and a secodary helper on Max Domi's insurance goal. This was Benn's second multi-point game of the season, and he now has secured a career-high 22 points on the season.

Canadiens' Jordie Benn: Finds goal column in loss

The Habs were down 1-0 in the middle period when Benn beat Thomas Greiss through a screen to even things up. It's the defenseman's first goal in 24 games, dating back to Jan 12, and gives him 19 points through 70 games this season.

Canadiens' Jordie Benn: Sets up winner

Benn showed good patience after a pinch and feathered a beautiful pass to the stick of Tomas Tatar for Montreal's game-winner. The Canadiens snapped a four-game losing streak (0-3-1) with the much-needed win, keeping the pace for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. For Benn, it was the 15th point in 59 games; the 31-year-old blueliner had the same number of points over 77 games in 2017-18.

Canadiens' Jordie Benn: Points keep coming

Benn's assist came in the third period on Jesperi Kotkaniemi's sixth goal of the season. The rugged blueliner has been on a roll offensively with seven points in his last 10 games. Against Florida, Benn, on top of notching his eighth assist of 2018-19, finished with three shots on goal and also three blocks. He currently ranks second on the team with a plus-11 rating through 47 games.

Canadiens' Jordie Benn: Finishes off Avalanche

Benn matched a career high with his fourth goal of the season on what was a banner night for the Canadiens' third defensive pairing. Benn's blue-line mate, Brett Kulak, potted the game-winner earlier in the third period. It's rare that either of these guys hits the scoresheet, rarer still when both contribute to the offense.