Nick Suzuki propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory over the Vancouver Canucks, scoring a power-play goal just 48 seconds into the extra period on Monday night. He also contributed two assists, showcasing his pivotal role in the game. Lane Hutson, another standout for the Canadiens, marked his presence with a goal and two assists, while Cole Caufield, Kaiden Guhle, and Kirby Dach also found the back of the net.
The Canadiens' win marked their fifth victory in six games and their eighth win in the last ten outings, with Sam Montembeault making crucial saves to secure the win.
On the opposing side, J.T. Miller shone for the Canucks with two goals and two assists, but his efforts were overshadowed by the team’s ongoing struggles, having lost seven out of their last nine games. Vancouver's goalie, Kevin Lankinen, faced 24 shots, managing 19 saves.
A notable moment was Quinn Hughes' return after a four-game absence due to injury, where he notched two assists in his 400th career game. Additionally, Jonathan Lekkerimaki impressed with his first career multi-point game after being recalled from the AHL.
The Canadiens quickly bounced back from an early two-goal deficit created by Vancouver, demonstrating resilience by scoring three consecutive goals. Montreal's Hutson set a new franchise record for the fastest defenseman to reach 30 points, achieving the milestone in just 42 games, surpassing Chris Chelios' previous record.
