In a thrilling comeback, the Anaheim Ducks overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday. The decisive moment came from Alex Killorn, who scored the tiebreaker with under nine minutes remaining. The Ducks got a boost from Mason McTavish and Frank Vatrano, who netted goals just 40 seconds apart in the second period, marking a significant turnaround after trailing 2-0 at the end of the first period. Despite the loss, the Canadiens managed to score a short-handed goal from Joel Armia and a power-play goal from Christian Dvorak.

Goaltender Lukas Dostal secured the win with 21 saves, while Sam Montembeault stopped 19 shots for Montreal. This victory marks the Ducks' fourth win in five games, showcasing their potential despite ongoing inconsistencies. Conversely, the Canadiens faced their fifth consecutive loss, continuing a tough road trip in California.