MONTREAL — Alex DeBrincat scored his first NHL goal and set up one for Artem Anisimov to help the Chicago Blackhawks spoil the Montreal Canadiens' home opener with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night.

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Alex DeBrincat was next, with 24 points. But two of their top-line players were quieter: Lucas Raymond had 21 points and Dylan Larkin, 20.

Jonatan Berggren, J.T. Compher, Alex DeBrincat and Marco Kasper also scored for the Red Wings who won their third straight. Detroit will miss the playoffs for a ninth straight season.