Cole Caufield scored at 3:21 of overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the San Jose Sharks 4-3 on Thursday, securing their third consecutive win since the 4 Nations Face-Off break.
Caufield showcased his skill by maneuvering the puck between his legs to evade Macklin Celebrini before firing a shot past Alexandar Georgiev’s right pad. The forward now leads Montreal with 28 goals this season.
Montreal captain Nick Suzuki struck twice in the first period, while Alex Newhook netted his first goal since Feb. 4. Samuel Montembeault made 22 saves to claim his third straight victory.
Fabian Zetterlund, Nico Sturm, and Will Smith found the net for San Jose. The Sharks, currently last in the NHL standings, have now dropped seven consecutive games and 13 of their last 14.
Key moments & tats
Montreal’s Response: The Canadiens erased three separate one-goal deficits in regulation.
San Jose’s Streak Ends: The Sharks lost in Montreal for the first time since March 21, 2015, after winning eight straight at the Bell Centre.
Suzuki’s Breakthrough: His first-period goals marked his first career tallies against San Jose.
San Jose continues its road trip Saturday against the Ottawa Senators, while Montreal visits the Buffalo Sabres the same night.
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