Overview
- Tied 3-3 after two periods, Montreal scored three times in the first 6:05 of the third, including goals by Mike Matheson and Juraj Slafkovský just 67 seconds apart.
- Defenseman Alexandre Carrier netted two goals 20 seconds apart in the second period, marking his first multi-goal game and his 100th NHL point.
- Juraj Slafkovský recorded a goal and two assists and Ivan Demidov added three helpers as the Canadiens showcased multi-line production.
- With starter Thatcher Demko on injured reserve, emergency recall Nikita Tolopilo made 35 saves in his return to Vancouver's net but conceded six behind repeated coverage lapses.
- Vancouver's skid reached seven games and four straight allowing at least five goals, while Jakub Dobeš stopped 20 shots for Montreal before the Canadiens visited Washington and the Canucks traveled to Ottawa.