The Edmonton Oilers snapped a tough streak with a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to Evan Bouchard's game-winning goal. Leon Draisaitl continued his exceptional form, contributing a goal and an assist, while Connor McDavid also shone with two assists. The Oilers had been struggling, losing six of their previous seven games, making this win crucial for their playoff hopes.

Despite the defeat, Montreal's Cole Caufield showcased his scoring prowess, earning a spot in the franchise's history with three four-game goal streaks this season. The Canadiens remain in the hunt for a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, but this loss halted their five-game winning streak. Stuart Skinner made 26 saves for Edmonton, while Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots for Montreal.