Price shuts out Sabres in return from 10-game injury absence

Welcome back, Carey.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price recorded a shutout in his return from nearly a month-long injury hiatus, stopping all 36 shots he faced against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

The shutout was almost ruined when the Sabres scored with about 30 seconds left, but it was waved off due to goalie interference.

The Sabres tallied 10 more shots than the Habs, and out-chanced them 27-18, according to Natural Stat Trick. Price was clearly the difference in this contest.

Despite losing seven of their first eight games, the Canadiens are now just four points behind the Detroit Red Wings for third place in the Atlantic Division. With two meetings with the Wings this coming week, Price's return couldn't have come at a better time.