Cole Caufield's Overtime Goal Secures Canadiens' Victory Over Sharks

Caufield's dazzling game-winner capped a 4-3 comeback win, extending Montreal's playoff push and deepening San Jose's struggles.

Cole Caufield scored his 28th goal of the season in overtime, showcasing a skillful move around Macklin Celebrini to seal the Canadiens' 4-3 victory over the Sharks.
Montreal's captain Nick Suzuki contributed two goals and an assist, bringing his point total to eight in the last three games and maintaining a point-per-game pace this season.
Alex Newhook tied the game in the third period with a goal assisted by Owen Beck, who earned his first NHL point with a determined play in the corner.
The San Jose Sharks, who have now lost seven straight games and 13 of their last 14, saw goals from Fabian Zetterlund, Nico Sturm, and Will Smith but failed to hold three separate leads during the game.
Lane Hutson made history as the first rookie defenseman to tally 40 assists in under 60 games since Nick Lidstrom in 1991-92, further emphasizing his standout season.