Overview

• Nick Suzuki recorded a short-handed goal and an assist, bringing his season total to 83 points as the Canadiens rallied in the third period for the win.
• Lane Hutson scored his sixth goal of the season, coming within one point of Chris Chelios' franchise record for rookie defensemen.
• The Canadiens now hold a four-point cushion over the New York Rangers for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
• The Flyers, under interim head coach Brad Shaw, saw their three-game winning streak end with the loss, leaving them third-last in the Eastern Conference standings.
• Josh Anderson missed the game for personal reasons, while Flyers rookie Karsen Dorwart made his NHL debut after signing from Michigan State.