Cole Caufield's OT Goal Secures Canadiens' Fourth Straight Win Over Sharks

Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal in overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. This marked Caufield's 28th goal of the season, tying his career high, while Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki contributed two goals and an assist, extending his scoring streak to three games. The Sharks initially led three times during the game, thanks to goals from Fabian Zetterlund, Nico Sturm, and Will Smith, but Montreal managed to equalize each time. Samuel Montembeault made 23 saves for the Canadiens, who have now won three consecutive games. Meanwhile, the Sharks are struggling, with this loss marking their seventh straight defeat and leaving them at the bottom of the NHL standings. Rookie Owen Beck recorded his first NHL point with an assist on Alex Newhook's goal, further highlighting the Canadiens' offensive efforts in this matchup.