JJ Peterka shined with a goal and an assist, securing the decisive goal in the shootout, as the Buffalo Sabres triumphed over the Washington Capitals with a final score of 4-3. Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson also contributed to the Sabres’ victory, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen showcased his skills with 25 saves, crucially stopping three out of four shooters during the shootout, which allowed the Sabres to snap their three-game losing streak.

Peterka initiated the scoring early in the first period, marking his 11th goal of the season just 4:42 into the game. His assist on Thompson’s power-play goal in the second period helped the Sabres regain the lead at 3-2. On the other side, Tom Wilson was a standout for the Capitals, scoring twice, while Aliaksei Protas added a goal and an assist. Charlie Lindgren made 24 saves in goal for Washington.

In another thrilling matchup, the Montreal Canadiens bested the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in overtime, with Nick Suzuki netting a power-play goal just 48 seconds into the extra period. Suzuki’s performance also included two assists. Lane Hutson also had a notable night with a goal and two assists, while Cole Caufield, Kaiden Guhle, and Kirby Dach each contributed to the scoreline. Sam Montembeault made 16 saves as the Canadiens continued their strong run, winning five out of their last six games.

For Vancouver, J.T. Miller stood out with two goals and two assists, adding to the team's struggles as they fell to a record of seven losses in their last nine games. The Canucks welcomed back Captain Quinn Hughes from injury, who marked his return with two assists in his 400th career game.

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.

Nick Suzuki led the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory against the Vancouver Canucks, showcasing his skills with an overtime goal and two assists. The Canadiens have been in fantastic form, now boasting a record of 19-18-3, having won eight out of their last ten games. Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield contributed significantly, each recording points that helped secure the win.

The Canucks, now 18-12-9, have struggled recently, managing only two wins in their last nine outings. Despite J.T. Miller’s impressive performance, scoring two goals and assisting on two others, Vancouver couldn’t capitalize on their early lead.

Nick Suzuki's efforts were pivotal as the Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 in a thrilling overtime contest. Suzuki netted the game-winner along with two assists, while teammates Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield contributed significantly with a goal and two assists and a goal and an assist respectively. This victory marked Montreal's ascent into playoff contention, improving their record to 19-18-3 after a successful five-game road trip where they won four.

The Canucks, led by J.T. Miller's impressive two-goal, two-assist performance, struggled to find their rhythm with only two victories in their last nine games. Despite Miller's contributions, the team faced challenges, particularly with Quinn Hughes returning from injury to play in his 400th game, yet the Canucks could not secure a win on the road trip.

In a recent practice, Colorado Avalanche forward Ross Colton has removed his no-contact jersey, signaling a potential return to full participation. Meanwhile, Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman has made his comeback after missing five games due to an undisclosed injury.

In injury news, Minnesota Wild players Mats Zuccarello, Joel Eriksson Ek, and defenseman Jonas Brodin are all week-to-week, while Nashville Predators' Ryan O’Reilly is also sidelined with a lower-body injury.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Thatcher Demko is now day-to-day and optimistic about returning soon. The team has made roster adjustments, recalling Jonathan Lekkerimaki and Cole McWard, while placing Filip Hronek on LTIR.

Vegas Golden Knights' Mark Stone remains uncertain for the upcoming game, awaiting the results of his pregame skate.