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CALGARY — The Alouettes’ drought in Calgary is over.

Montreal scored 11 points in the final minute of regulation to force overtime and then held on for an improbable 40-34 victory against the Stampeders Saturday night, in front of 24,453 McMahon Stadium spectators.

Calgary had the first possession of overtime and it ended in a seven-yard touchdown pass to Reggie Begelton — his fourth score of the game. But the two-point convert was unsuccessful.

The Als tied the game on a one-yard run by quarterback Vernon Adams on a third-down play. But the visitors failed to convert for two points, necessitating a second overtime session.

Montreal had the first possession of the second extra period, which ended on Adams’ one-yard run. But the Als again failed to produce the two-point convert — Adams again looking for Lewis in the end zone.

The Stamps had to match Montreal’s touchdown, and looked like they might, following a 25-yard run by Don Jackson. But then Nick Arbuckle was sacked and Calgary failed to score.