New York Rangers Rally to Beat Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Amid Multiple Injuries

The New York Rangers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 at the Bell Centre on Oct. 18, 2025. Artemi Panarin had a goal and three assists, Mika Zibanejad added a goal and an assist, J.T. Miller scored early in the third, and Matthew Robertson recorded his first NHL goal as New York scored three times in the opening 5:51 of the third period to complete the comeback. Montreal opened with early goals from Juraj Slafkovský and Nick Suzuki but entered the game shorthanded after injuries sidelined Kaiden Guhle (4–6 weeks) while Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach were listed day‑to‑day, prompting emergency recalls of Joe Veleno and Owen Beck. Canadiens goalie Sam Montembeault and Montreal’s coverage on long-range attempts were singled out for criticism after Robertson’s long-distance tally and Panarin’s go-ahead strike, underscoring areas the Habs must address despite strong starts. The loss snapped Montreal’s recent win streak and ended New York’s three-game skid, with both coaches noting slow stretches and the need to adjust despite positive sequence play for their teams.