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Canadiens Win in Overtime as Suzuki Completes Late Rally vs. Panthers

Samuel Montembeault’s strong return from an AHL conditioning stint steadied Montreal’s goaltending and reset short-term momentum.

Overview

  • Montreal beat Florida 3-2 in overtime at Amerant Bank Arena after trailing by two with under five minutes left.
  • Nick Suzuki tied the game with 1:22 remaining and scored the power-play winner at 3:24 of OT.
  • Samuel Montembeault, in his first NHL game since a conditioning stint in Laval, stopped 28 of 30 shots for a .933 save percentage.
  • Cole Caufield cut the deficit just 32 seconds after Florida’s second goal to trigger the comeback.
  • Lane Hutson recorded two assists to reach 74 in 2025, extending his franchise calendar-year mark for a Canadiens defenseman; a top-line move to Alexandre Texier generated sustained chances, and Montreal is 2-0-2 on its road trip with Carolina next.