Overview

• Nick Suzuki tied the game with 8.4 seconds left in regulation and scored the overtime winner 29 seconds into the extra frame.
• Lane Hutson recorded three assists, surpassing Chris Chelios for the second-most assists by a rookie defenseman in NHL history, with 57 this season.
• The Canadiens swept the Panthers in their four-game season series, further solidifying their hold on the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot with 79 points.
• Florida now trails the Toronto Maple Leafs by two points for the Atlantic Division lead, with their coach downplaying the loss as a minor setback.
• Montreal has made a habit of comeback victories, earning points in 10 games and winning seven when trailing after two periods since December 31, 2024.