Cayden Primeau secured his second win of the season, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 4-3 overtime victory against the Columbus Blue Jackets. This match showcased a strong performance from Juraj Slafkovsky, who ended a lengthy goalless streak, and Cole Caufield, who broke out of a scoring slump.

Despite Mathieu Olivier's early goal for Columbus, the Canadiens rallied back with contributions from Slafkovsky and Emil Heineman. The game saw a dramatic back-and-forth before Nick Suzuki clinched the win in overtime, marking a successful start to Montreal's road trip.