The Canadiens fought hard but fell to the Devils 4-3 in overtime, showcasing some standout performances despite the loss.
Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield were the stars of the night, both aiming for personal milestones. Suzuki wanted to hit a point-per-game average, while Caufield was eyeing a 40-goal season.
In the second period, things started to click for Montreal. Juraj Slafkovsky made a great play to set up Caufield, who then assisted Suzuki for a goal. Suzuki’s 15th of the season kept him on track for his goal. Later, Suzuki returned the favor, feeding Caufield for another goal, bringing Caufield’s total to 25 this season.
The Canadiens tied the game in the third period, which was a surprise given how they played for most of the night. Kaiden Guhle made a smart play to set up Alexandre Carrier for his first goal with the team, making it 3-3.
Despite the loss, Jakub Dobes had a solid game in net, stopping 40 shots. He showed resilience after letting in a weak goal, bouncing back with some impressive saves.
The Canadiens have been feeling the fatigue from their busy schedule, having traveled a lot recently. They need to find a way to stay competitive as they head into a tough stretch of games.
Overall, it was a hard-fought game, and even though they didn’t get the win, there were plenty of positives to take away. The team will have a few days to rest before facing the Winnipeg Jets, and hopefully, they can come back stronger.