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MONTREAL -- It isnt pretty hockey, but its working for the Montreal Canadiens. For a second game in a row, the Canadiens used patient, defensive hockey and sharp goaltending to hold onto a slim lead as they downed the Dallas Stars 2-1 in the NHL on Tuesday night. Rene Bourque scored the winner in the second period after Michael Bournival opened the scoring in the first for Montreal (8-5-0). The Canadiens were coming off a 2-0 victory against the Rangers in New York on Monday night with Peter Budaj in goal that was just as successful and just as dull to watch for the spectators. "The last two games its been really good team defence, whether its getting pucks out or blocking shots or just being in position," said defenceman Douglas Murray. "It was a good effort by the whole team." The Canadiens are short on forwards with Max Pacioretty, Daniel Briere and Brandon Prust all nursing injuries, so coach Michel Therrien has the team playing basic, defence-first hockey. "With the fact that were missing some players, we have to concentrate on good defensive play and we did that tonight," said Therrien. "I like the effort everyone is giving us. "Carey (Price) made the saves. It was a big team win. Thats four big points in two nights." Dallas outshot Montreal 27-24, but managed only Cody Eakins goal on a long shot that fooled Price late in the second frame. The Stars, last in the Central Division at 5-6-1, were also playing a second game in as many nights, having topped the Sabres 4-3 in coach Lindy Ruffs return to Buffalo on Monday. It was their third set of back-to-back games this season. In one they lost both games and in the other two they won the first game but lost the second. "Weve got to start finding a way in back-to-backs, especially on the road," said Eakin. "Its hard, yeah, but to be a good team you have to do it. "These points are huge. Theyre harder to get as the season progresses, so we have to start bearing down." Eakin used P.K. Subban as a screen on a rush and fooled Price with a medium speed wrist shot from outside the circles at 17:27 of the second to draw the Stars to within one goal. "It was one of those ones where I used him as a screen," said Eakin. "I had some speed and caught him off guard a bit." The Stars pushed hard for the equalizer in the third, when they outshot Montreal 9-3, but Price stood his ground. The Canadiens struck first as Raphael Diaz lifted a wrist shot from the point to the far post that Bournival tipped off defenceman Stephane Robidas and past Kari Lehtonen at 12:02 of the first. The rookie Bournival has three goals and four assists in his last seven games. "I wasnt sure if I deflected it," the 21-year-old said. "I felt it on my stick but I didnt want to say anything." Bourque put in a Diaz rebound 12:55 into the second. It was a much-needed goal for his line with struggling centre David Desharnais and, for the last two games, recent call-up Louis Leblanc. Desharnais started the play with a rush up the right side that was stopped. A Dallas clearing attempt was intercepted by Diaz, who picked up his second point of the night. Desharnais has no goals and one assist in 13 games, but the line did well and Therrien gave them more ice time than usual. "We were moving our feet," said Bourque. "We finally got a few chances offensively. "Davy and I have been snake-bitten, but were getting chances." Notes: Travis Moen, who took a puck in the face Saturday, sat out a second game, so Leblanc got to play again. . . Ryan Garbutt, Kevin Connauton and Travis Morin were scratched for Dallas. . . Montreals Ryan White and Michael Blunden each played his 100th NHL game. Jamal Blackman Jersey . The club announced on Wednesday that Malhotra signed a 25-game professional tryout contract. The 33-year-old suffered a serious eye injury when struck by a puck during a game versus Colorado in March of 2011. 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Napoli beat high-flying Hellas Verona 3-0 to keep up the pressure on the top two while AC Milan had another disappointing night as four goals from teenage forward Domenico Berardi saw relegation-threatened Sassuolo come back from two goals down to win 4-3.LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The Dodgers front office and coaching staff began meetings Thursday to discuss the teams future after its second straight early exit from the playoffs.Speculation on the future of general manager Ned Colletti is swirling in the wake of the Dodgers elimination by St. Louis in four games in the National League Division Series.Manager Don Mattingly said he would be surprised if Colletti doesnt return next year. Under Colletti, the club has won the NL West title five times in nine years. Colletti is a holdover from when Frank McCourt owned the Dodgers.Colletti and team president Stan Kasten are set to meet on Friday. Colletti has presided over a team with baseballs highest payroll at $256 million.Mattingly signed a new contract last year that takes him through the 2017 season. He said he assumes hell be back next year.Nobody has told me anything different, he said. Im proud of what we accomplished this year.The Dodgers won their second straight NL West title, by six games over rival San Francisco, which advanced to the NLCS against the Cardinals.A year ago, the Dodgers were sent packing in six games by the Cardinals in the NLCS.Mattingly repeatedly deferred specific questions about various players and issues like the quality of the bullpen to Colletti.My opinions, now is not the time to express them, he said.He declined to conffirm that his coaching staff would return intact next season.ddddddddddddMattingly did say he thought impending free agency affected shortstop Hanley Ramirez, who could be given a qualifying offer by the team.It was there all year, he said.Regardless of next years roster, Mattingly said, Im prepared to do whatever we have to do to win with the guys we have.He disagreed with critics who have questioned the chemistry in the clubhouse, saying, We battled that talk. I dont worry about our chemistry. These guys stuck together all year long.A topic of conversation among the staff was the clubs aging roster, with six of the eight starting positions filled by players who are 30 or older.Its something you should pay attention to, he said. But its what the owners have talked about, building the farm system so you dont have to do it with free agents.Mattingly had one regret about the series against St. Louis, saying he wished he could do-over his decision in Game 3. Left-hander Scott Elbert started the seventh inning of a tie game against right-hander Yadier Molina, with left-handed hitters due up.Elbert gave up a double to Molina, who took second on Jon Jays bunt before Kolten Wong homered. Mattingly said right-hander Brian Wilson better fit that situation.We lost, Mattingly said. Im not going to say our bullpen lost or our starters lost. 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