In a thrilling match, Jake Evans scored the decisive goal in the final minutes, ensuring a 3-2 victory for the Montreal Canadiens over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win, marked by goals from Evans, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Alex Newhook, brings Montreal's record to an impressive 24-19-4, as they continue their strong performance with 13 wins in their last 17 games.

Nikita Kucherov opened the scoring for the Lightning, extending his point streak to 10 games. However, the Canadiens responded quickly, with a power-play goal from Slafkovsky and a one-timer from Newhook, showcasing their resilience. Sam Montembeault's 33 saves were crucial, denying multiple chances from Tampa, particularly a key moment against Michael Eyssimont.