Matheson gets winner at 1:21 after Buffalo scores 3 straight to force extra period; Suzuki has goal, 3 assists for Montreal
Mike Matheson scored at 1:21 of overtime to lift the surging Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night. Nick Suzuki had a goal and three assists for the Canadiens who, despite blowing a 3-0 lead,
It’s speculation season in the NHL as the trade deadline is right around the corner. Sellers are selling, while bubble teams and contenders look to add to what they’ve already got for a strong playoff run.
The Sabres (24-29-6) have lost four of their last six games, and they are 4-13-1 on the road since their three-game California sweep in November. The Canadiens (30-26-5) extended their win streak to five games,
The Sharks had gone winless in eight straight games prior to their shootout victory in Toronto on Monday, though three of those losses were decided by one goal. Tyler Toffoli scored his team-leading 23rd goal in the win over the Maple Leafs.