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Canadiens Secure Fifth Straight Win, Closing in on Playoff Spot

Montreal edges Buffalo 4-3 in overtime as Nick Suzuki shines with four points and the team moves within one point of an Eastern Conference wild-card position.

Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson (8) celebrates his winning goal over Buffalo Sabres with teammates Jake Evans (71) and Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during NHL overtime hockey action in Montreal on Monday, March 3, 2025.
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson (facing) celebrates his winning goal over the Buffalo Sabres with teammates following NHL overtime hockey action in Montreal on Monday, March 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield (13) celebrates a goal by teammate Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky (not shown) in front of Buffalo Sabres goaltender James Reimer (47) and Connor Clifton (75) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Monday, March 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi

Overview

  • Mike Matheson scored the overtime winner at 1:21 to cap Montreal's 4-3 victory over Buffalo on Monday night.
  • Nick Suzuki contributed a goal and three assists, continuing his post-break hot streak with 12 points in five games.
  • The Canadiens, now on a five-game winning streak, are one point shy of a wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
  • Despite a dominant first period, Montreal was outshot 27-11 in the second and third periods but managed to secure the win.
  • Upcoming trade deadline looms as speculation surrounds pending unrestricted free agents, while the team begins a four-game road trip Thursday.