<p>EDMONTON, Alberta — Josh Anderson had two goals and the Montreal Canadiens withstood a late push by Edmonton, beating the Oilers 4-3 Wednesday night to split a two-game series.</p>
<p>Tyler Toffoli and Artturi Lehkonen also scored for Montreal (20-15-9). Jake Allen made 22 saves as the Canadiens picked up just their third win in nine games. Jeff Petry and Tomas Tatar each had two assists.</p>
<p>Montreal moved eight points clear of the Calgary Flames for the North Division’s fourth and final playoff spot. </p>
<p>Connor McDavid had a goal and two assists, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Jesse Puljujarvi added goals for Edmonton (27-16-2). Mike Smith made 27 saves.</p>
<p>The Oilers, who beat Montreal 4-1 on Monday and had won eight straight at home, missed a chance to pass the Winnipeg Jets for second in the standings.</p>
<p>The Canadiens were minus No. 1 goalie Carey Price (concussion) after he got bumped by Edmonton’s Alex Chiasson in Monday’s first period. The former Hart and Vezina trophy winner, who will be out at least a week, had just returned to Montreal’s lineup Saturday following a six-game absence with a lower-body injury.</p>
<p>UP NEXT</p>
<p>Canadiens: At Calgary on Friday, Saturday and Monday nights.</p>
<p>Oilers: At Winnipeg on Monday and Wednesday nights.</p>
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