In a thrilling showdown, the Montreal Canadiens edged out the Dallas Stars 3-1, thanks to a pivotal goal from Alex Newhook in the third period. The young star's deflection came after a tense moment that required a video review to confirm the legality of the strike, as he was tangled with Dallas' Wyatt Johnston.
Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes continued his impressive form, making 32 saves to secure his fourth consecutive victory, all achieved on the road against formidable opponents. Dobes, who was called up from the AHL, has emerged as a reliable backup for Montreal.
Aside from Newhook, Juraj Slafkovsky and Joel Armia contributed to the Canadiens' offensive effort, with Armia sealing the game with an empty-netter in the final minutes. The Canadiens have now garnered points in 12 of their last 14 games.
Jason Robertson scored the lone goal for the Stars, who are now facing a challenge after a recent seven-game winning streak came to an end. Goaltender Jake Oettinger, who had his own six-game winning streak halted, made 21 saves during the match.
