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Nick Suzuki Leads Canadiens to OT Victory, Secures Season Sweep of Panthers

Montreal strengthens its wild-card position as Suzuki's clutch goals and Hutson's historic assists highlight a dramatic 3-2 win.

Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning goal against the Florida Panthers during overtime NHL hockey action in Montreal, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Overview

  • Nick Suzuki scored the tying goal with 8.4 seconds left in regulation and netted the overtime winner 29 seconds into OT to secure the Canadiens' 3-2 victory over the Panthers.
  • Lane Hutson recorded three assists, bringing his total to 57 for the season, surpassing Chris Chelios for the second-most assists by a rookie defenseman in NHL history.
  • The win completed a season sweep for the Canadiens over the Panthers, solidifying Montreal's hold on the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot.
  • Florida's Niko Mikkola faced fan backlash and sparked a post-game scrum after firing a slapshot down the ice at the final buzzer, narrowly missing Montreal's David Savard.
  • Panthers forward Nico Sturm exited the game early after a collision with teammate A.J. Greer, adding to Florida's challenges as they remain two points behind the Maple Leafs for the Atlantic Division lead.