VAN@MTL: Game recap

MONTREAL – Captain Nick Suzuki scores the game-winner in overtime and leads the Canadiens past the Vancouver Canucks in a come-from-behind win at the Bell Centre on Monday.

Quick hits:

• Lane Hutson and Nick Suzuki registered three points (1G, 2A).
• According to NHL PR, Hutson became the fastest defenseman in Canadiens history to reach 30 points, besting the mark set by Chris Chelios in 45 games.
• Cole Caufield scored his 22nd goal of the season and extended his goal streak to four games.

Roster 

Samuel Montembeault got the call for the Canadiens and made 16 saves. For more stats, check out the NHL Gamecenter summary here.

No other changes were made to the lineup, meaning Michael Pezzetta and Jayden Struble played for a third game in a row. Patrik Laine (flu-like symptoms) and David Savard (upper-body injury) were unavailable.

Montreal goals 

P1 01:07 0-[1] Caufield (Slafkovsky, Suzuki)

P2 10:35 3-[2] Guhle (Carrier, Armia)

P3 02:01 3-[3] Dach (Hutson, Suzuki) - PPG

P3 06:54 3-[4] Hutson (Unassisted)

OT 00:48 4-[5] Suzuki (Hutson, Caufield) - PPG

Vancouver goals 

P1 10:47 [1]-1 Miller (Hoglander, Hughes) 

P2 03:21 [2]-1 Miller (Lekkerimaki, Myers)

 P2 03:41 [3]-1 Lekkerimaki (Boeser, Miller)

P3 08:51 [4]-4 DeBrusk (Miller, Hughes) - PPG  

What’s next 

The Canadiens have two more games this week consisting of a back-to-back set with the Capitals in Washington on Friday and the Dallas Stars at the Bell Centre the next day. For tickets to Saturday’s game, click here.