Rangers Extend Point Streak Despite OT Loss at Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens triumphed over the New York Rangers 5-4 in an overtime showdown on Sunday night, with Patrik Laine scoring the decisive goal 3:20 into the extra period. The Canadiens, who had been trailing four times during the match, saw contributions from Brendan Gallagher, Christian Dvorak, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky, the latter tying the game late in the third period. Despite the loss, the Rangers extended their point streak to eight games, showcasing resilience but also highlighting their struggle to maintain leads. Goalie Jonathan Quick made 33 saves for New York in his continued pursuit of his 400th career win. The Rangers will face the Ottawa Senators next, while the Canadiens prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning. This match exemplified a thrilling and competitive atmosphere, featuring lead changes and impressive goaltending performances.