Kane scores first with New York as Rangers edge Canadiens in shootout

The New York Rangers narrowly edged out the Montreal Canadiens — despite having never led in the game — with a 4-3 shootout win at the Bell Centre on Thursday night.

Patrick Kane scored his first goal for the club and Artemi Panarin kept New York in the game with three assists. Igor Shesterkin made 23 saves on 26 shots on goal, while the Rangers blocked 24 shots as a team to help out their Vezina-winning goaltender.

Kaiden Guhle registered a goal and an assist in his return to play after a two-game absence, while Josh Anderson and Alex Belzile scored the other two goals for the Canadiens on the night. Samuel Montembeault stopped 30 shots, making a few desperation saves to keep the game close.

Kane on the board for the Rangers

Patrick Kane finally scored his first goal for his new team in his third game since arriving from the Chicago Blackhawks last week, slotting a well-placed shot past Montembeault on the power play to tie the game at three apiece, seconds after the Habs had taken the lead.

The 34-year-old also registered an assist on Jacob Trouba's second-period marker to earn his first point as a Ranger. The goal and assist brought Kane's tally to 47 points on the season.

Rangers' transition defence needs work

New York gave up odd-man rush after odd-man rush on Thursday night, leading to two goals allowed and a plethora of high-danger scoring chances.