The Canadiens secured a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Senators on Saturday night, with Alex Newhook scoring the game-winning goal 1:40 into overtime. Cole Caulfield, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Ivan Demidov contributed to Montreal's triumph, which marked their third consecutive win. Nick Suzuki's two assists extended his point streak to an impressive 11 games, a career-best. Samuel Montembeault made 14 saves, showcasing his prowess between the pipes.
Despite the loss, Drake Batherson, Tim Stützle, and Michael Amadio found the back of the net for Ottawa. Linus Ullmark, the Senators' goaltender, finished with 23 saves. The game was a nail-biter, with Demidov's late goal forcing overtime and setting the stage for Newhook's heroics.
The Canadiens had a golden opportunity to extend their lead late in the second period when Lane Hutson was hooked by Stützle on a breakaway, earning a penalty shot. However, Ullmark's swift reflexes denied Hutson, keeping the game tight. Ottawa responded with Amadio's goal, initially waved off for goaltender interference, but the call was reversed after a challenge, adding an element of drama.
Stützle then put the Senators ahead 3-2 with 7:33 left in the third period. The Canadiens' Caulfield opened the scoring with his 10th goal of the season, just 7:05 into the game, and Slafsky's power-play goal in the first period extended their lead to 2-0. Batherson's goal in the second period brought Ottawa back into the game.
Looking ahead, the Senators will travel to Boston on Thursday for the second game of a three-game road trip. The Canadiens, meanwhile, will host Philadelphia on Tuesday, aiming to extend their winning streak.
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