The Montreal Canadiens continue to surge in the standings, securing their sixth consecutive victory with a decisive 4-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Josh Anderson scored the pivotal goal with just over nine minutes left in the third period, complementing goals from Cole Caufield, who leads the team with 37 goals, and empty-netters from Brendan Gallagher and Nick Suzuki. Goaltender Sam Montembeault was stellar, making 35 saves to solidify the victory.

With this win, the Canadiens improved their playoff position, now sitting eight points clear of the Red Wings, New York Rangers, and Columbus Blue Jackets for the Eastern Conference's second wild-card spot. Dylan Larkin netted the lone goal for Detroit, which failed to earn a point after a previous four-game streak. The loss further diminishes Detroit's postseason hopes, while Montreal’s success also indirectly benefits the Ottawa Senators, who clinched a playoff spot for the first time since 2017.