The Montreal Canadiens secured a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the New York Rangers, thanks to a game-winning goal by Patrik Laine just over three minutes into the extra period. The Canadiens displayed resilience, repeatedly battling back from one-goal deficits, with Jakub Dobes making 23 key saves to maintain their momentum. Laine's decisive goal capped off a night where Brendan Gallagher, Christian Dvorak, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky also contributed to the scoreboard.

On the opposing side, the Rangers had a strong showing with goals from Alexis Lafreniere, Will Cuylle, Mika Zibanejad, and Chris Kreider, along with notable assists by Adam Fox. Despite their two-game winning streak coming to an end, Jonathan Quick’s 33 saves kept the game competitive. A pivotal moment came when Slafkovsky tied the game late in the third period, marking a significant comeback for the Canadiens.