In a thrilling overtime matchup, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Columbus Blue Jackets with a final score of 4-3. Nick Suzuki clinched the victory just 44 seconds into the extra period, ending the Canadiens' two-game losing streak.

Juraj Slafkovsky contributed with a goal and an assist, while Cole Caufield and Emil Heineman also found the net. Cayden Primeau made 21 saves for Montreal, who improved to 8-11-3. For Columbus, Mathieu Olivier and Yegor Chinakhov scored, with Zach Werenski achieving a Gordie Howe hat trick.