Canadiens Secure Fifth Straight Win, Closing in on Playoff Spot

Montreal edges Buffalo 4-3 in overtime as Nick Suzuki shines with four points and the team moves within one point of an Eastern Conference wild-card position.

• Mike Matheson scored the overtime winner at 1:21 to cap Montreal's 4-3 victory over Buffalo on Monday night.
• Nick Suzuki contributed a goal and three assists, continuing his post-break hot streak with 12 points in five games.
• The Canadiens, now on a five-game winning streak, are one point shy of a wild-card playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
• Despite a dominant first period, Montreal was outshot 27-11 in the second and third periods but managed to secure the win.
• Upcoming trade deadline looms as speculation surrounds pending unrestricted free agents, while the team begins a four-game road trip Thursday.

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