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MONTREAL — Evan Bush has the Montreal Impact on a nice roll.

Bush made five saves Saturday to anchor Montreal’s 1-0 MLS win over the Columbus Crew in its home opener. The shutout was Bush’s third straight as the Impact Impact (3-2-2) is unbeaten in its last three games.

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Harry Novillo’s first MLS goal –scored at the 55-minute mark — was all the offence Montreal would need.

“The saves Evan made had such a big impact on this game,” said Novillo. “Some of his saves are like goals for us.

“He keeps us in the game after we make mistakes. Evan did what he does best. A big thank you to him. It led to the three points.”

Montreal captured the win following scoreless draws against New York City FC and D.C. United on the road. The Impact haven’t allowed a goal in 276 minutes.

“We’ve been good defensively,” said Bush. “Eleven guys go into having a clean sheet. That goes from me to Maxi (Urruti).”

After starting the season with six consecutive road games, Montreal played its first match at Saputo Stadium before 18,634 spectators on a warm but windy afternoon. It was the Impact’s third contest in eight days.