What Happened
The Montreal Canadiens overcame a deficit to defeat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime on Thursday. Cole Caufield scored the game-winner 30 seconds into the extra period. Logan Cooley recorded a hat trick for Utah, but Montreal's defense held firm late in the third and overtime. Nick Suzuki, returning from a six-game absence, contributed a goal and two assists.
Key Details
- Cole Caufield scored the winning goal 30 seconds into overtime.
- Logan Cooley recorded his second hat trick of the season.
- Nick Suzuki returned from a six-game injury absence.
- Adam Engstrom scored his first career NHL goal.
- Jakub Dobes made 16 saves for Montreal.
- Sebastian Cossa stopped 30 shots for Utah.
What It Means
This victory allows the Canadiens to move past Tuesday's historic 4-0 collapse against Winnipeg. The team's resilience was highlighted by their ability to tie the game late in the third period and win in overtime despite facing a hat trick from Logan Cooley.
What's Next
The team will continue its schedule following this overtime victory. No specific upcoming opponent is detailed in the source material.