The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Utah Hockey Club with a 5-3 victory, showcasing an impressive performance from Kirby Dach, who scored twice. Other notable contributions came from Mike Matheson, Patrik Laine, and Cole Caufield, with Lane Hutson assisting on three goals.

Despite a shaky start where they allowed a 5-on-3 power-play goal early in the game, the Canadiens found their footing. Sam Montembeault made 22 saves, while Utah's Karel Vejmelka had 21 stops. The game saw Utah's scoring from Logan Cooley, Josh Doan, and Nick Bjugstad, with Clayton Keller providing two assists.