Brendan Gallagher led the Montreal Canadiens to a decisive 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators, notching a goal and an assist. The Canadiens showcased a balanced offensive attack with five different scorers, including Cole Caufield and Patrick Laine. Sam Montembeault stood tall in net with 25 saves, earning his 19th win of the season. In contrast, Tim Stutzle continued his impressive form for the Senators, extending his point streak to nine games.

Montreal's win snapped a three-game losing streak, while Ottawa has now lost four straight, raising concerns about their goaltending, particularly after Linus Ullmark was replaced midway through the game. The key moment came shortly after Ottawa equalized, when Laine scored just seconds into a power play, shifting the momentum back to the Canadiens.

The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to Victor Hedman's impressive performance, which included a goal and an assist. The Lightning extended their winning streak to four games, with contributions from Nick Paul, Brayden Point, Zemgus Girgensons, and Anthony Cirelli, who scored an empty-netter. Andrei Vasilevskiy was solid in goal with 32 saves. On the opposing side, Brendan Gallagher netted two goals for Montreal, who has now lost three straight games.

In other notable matchups, Matthew Tkachuk led the Florida Panthers to a 5-1 triumph over the Ottawa Senators, while the Vancouver Canucks edged the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 with Brock Boeser scoring the winner. The Seattle Kraken completed a thrilling comeback against the Calgary Flames, winning 3-2 in overtime, with Matty Beniers sealing the victory.

In a thrilling matchup, Victor Hedman led the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, marking their fourth consecutive win. Hedman contributed with a goal and an assist, while Nick Paul, Brayden Point, Zemgus Girgensons, and Anthony Cirelli also found the net for Tampa Bay. Andrei Vasilevskiy was solid in goal, stopping 32 shots. Montreal, reeling from a rough patch, saw Brendan Gallagher score twice, but it wasn’t enough as they suffered their third straight defeat.

The Lightning showcased their depth, managing to score without star winger Nikita Kucherov, who is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. They capitalized on their only power-play opportunity, with Point’s goal early in the second period being a key moment that chased goalie Jakub Dobes from the game. The Canadiens, despite a strong final push, struggled to recover after conceding early goals.

Victor Hedman showcased his offensive prowess, contributing a goal and an assist in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 5-3 victory over the struggling Montreal Canadiens. Despite the absence of star winger Nikita Kucherov due to an upper-body injury, the Lightning's scoring depth was evident with contributions from Nick Paul, Brayden Point, Zemgus Girgensons, and Anthony Cirelli, marking their fourth consecutive win.

Montreal's Brendan Gallagher tried to spark a comeback with two goals, but the Canadiens fell short, extending their losing streak to three games and suffering eight losses in their last nine outings. Tampa Bay's dominance in the first period, including a power-play goal by Point, set the tone for the match and ultimately cemented their triumph before a two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament.

Victor Hedman shined for the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring a goal and assisting another in their 5-3 victory against the struggling Montreal Canadiens. Despite being without star winger Nikita Kucherov, Tampa's attack remained potent with contributions from Nick Paul, Brayden Point, and Zemgus Girgensons, who found the net alongside Anthony Cirelli's late empty-net goal. Meanwhile, Brendan Gallagher was a bright spot for Montreal, netting two goals, but it wasn't enough to spark a comeback as they faced their eighth loss in nine games.

Andrei Vasilevskiy stood tall in net, making 32 saves as the Lightning extended their winning streak to four games. Notably, Point's power-play goal just over a minute into the second period was a pivotal moment, giving Tampa a lead they would not relinquish. With the NHL pausing for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off, both teams will now look to regroup and adjust before their next games.