In a thrilling overtime finish, the Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the New York Rangers with a 5-4 victory on Sunday night, thanks to Patrik Laine's game-winning goal just 3:20 into the extra period. The Canadiens showcased a strong comeback, with Brendan Gallagher and Christian Dvorak contributing a goal and an assist each, alongside goals from Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovsky. Despite trailing 4-3 heading into the final period, they rallied to secure the win, aided by Jakub Dobes' impressive 23-save performance.

The Rangers, who had their two-game winning streak snapped, saw contributions from Alexis Lafrenière, Will Cuylle, Mika Zibanejad, and Chris Kreider. Adam Fox stood out with two assists but Jonathan Quick, despite making 33 saves, was unable to secure his 400th career win. The game highlighted the Canadiens' resilience and the Rangers' struggle as they aim to regain their form.