Sharks Win 8-5 Over Kraken; Rangers Edge Canadiens

Ethan Cardwell scored his first NHL goal, significantly contributing to the San Jose Sharks' 8-5 victory over the Seattle Kraken, an achievement that left him feeling overwhelmed. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens narrowly lost to the New York Rangers 4-3, conceding the decisive goal with just 23 seconds remaining. Despite the loss, the Canadiens had shown form with a 4-2-1 record in their previous seven games. Coach Martin St. Louis made strategic changes to the team lineup, which resulted in effective plays, particularly highlighting Brendan Gallagher's influence on his teammates. The Canadiens' loss was marked by efforts from players like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, who showed strong performances during the game.