Jake Evans secured a late victory for the Montreal Canadiens, scoring the decisive goal with just over two minutes remaining in a tense match against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who fell 3-2. The Canadiens showcased resilience, coming back from a two-goal deficit after a sluggish start. Key contributions came from Juraj Slafkovsky and Alex Newhook, who each found the back of the net, while goaltender Sam Montembeault made 33 saves to guide his team to a crucial win.

For Tampa, Nikita Kucherov continued his impressive form with a goal and an extended scoring streak, but it was not enough to halt their road woes, marking their seventh loss in eight away games. The Canadiens have been on a hot streak, winning 13 of their last 17 games, and their ability to rally has become a hallmark of their recent performances.