Cole Caufield notched his 33rd goal of the season and contributed an assist, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers. Patrik Laine opened the scoring with a power-play goal, while Christian Dvorak marked his 100th career goal to solidify the win. Sam Montembeault was solid in net, making 21 saves, including a highlight-reel glove save on Carter Verhaeghe. Despite the loss, Florida remains a strong contender in the Atlantic Division.

Montreal's win keeps them one point out of playoff contention, demonstrating the competitive nature of the Eastern Conference. With key players like Matthew Tkachuk and Aaron Ekblad absent for Florida, the Canadiens capitalized on their opportunities. Caufield's recent performance underscores his importance to the team's offense as they push toward the playoffs.