Canadiens Hold Off Rangers in Shootout Victory

Montembeault's 45 saves and Caufield's shootout goal secure 4-3 win for Montreal, despite Rangers' comeback from 3-0 deficit.

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault made 45 saves and stopped all three shootout attempts, leading the Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the New York Rangers.
Cole Caufield scored the only goal in the shootout, securing the win for the Canadiens.
Brendan Gallagher, Sean Monahan, and Joel Armia scored to give Montreal a 3-0 lead early in the second period.
Vincent Trocheck and Artemi Panarin each had a goal and an assist for the Rangers, and Adam Fox tied the game midway through the third period.
The Rangers' comeback from a 3-0 deficit to force overtime earned them a point, but they missed out on the opportunity to take sole possession of first place in the NHL.