Canadiens Defeat Blue Jackets 4-3 in Overtime

Nick Suzuki scored 44 seconds into overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, snapping Montreal's two-game losing streak. The Blue Jackets took the lead twice during the game, with goals from Mathieu Olivier and Yegor Chinakhov, but were unable to hold on. Cole Caufield scored a notable power-play goal, while Juraj Slafkovsky contributed with a goal and an assist. Zach Werenski achieved a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, an assist, and a fight, marking a significant performance for Columbus. Canadiens goalie Cayden Primeau made 21 saves, while Elvis Merzlikins saved 19 shots for the Blue Jackets. The defeat ended Columbus's three-game winning streak, with both teams preparing for their next matches shortly after this encounter.