Fri 3/9/12 12:56 AM

Peter Budaj wasn't sharp, but he didn't need to be as the Montreal Canadiens topped the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Thursday night. The backup allowed three goals on 27 shots. He gave up the first in the game in the first period, and the game was tied 2-2 entering the third, but the Habs busted out to give him the easy victory. Montreal has two wins over its last nine games.