Mike Matheson's overtime goal propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres, marking their fifth consecutive win. The Canadiens showcased resilience by overcoming a blown 3-0 lead, with Nick Suzuki's stellar performance (one goal, three assists) providing a crucial spark. Cole Caufield netted his 30th goal of the season while Juraj Slafkovsky also contributed to the scoreline. Despite being outshot 36-20, Montreal's Sam Montembeault made 33 saves, demonstrating defensive grit. Rasmus Dahlin's late equalizer forced overtime, but Matheson's game-winner sealed the deal.