Newhook nets OT winner as Canadiens edge Senators 4-3
Alex Newhook sealed the Montreal Canadiens’ 4-3 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night at the Bell Centre, scoring just 1:40 into the extra frame.
Montreal pushed the game into overtime when rookie Ivan Demidov tied the score at 17:37 of the third period with a clutch goal that electrified the crowd.
Key Performances
- Cole Caufield tallied his 10th goal of the season.
- Juraj Slafkovsky scored in his third consecutive game, helping the Canadiens (9-3-0) stretch their win streak to three.
- Nick Suzuki earned two assists, extending his point streak to 11 games—the longest of his career and the top active streak in the NHL.
- Goaltender Samuel Montembeault made 14 saves in his first start since October.
Senators’ Contributions
- Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle both scored, each extending their personal point streaks to five games for the Senators (6-5-2).
- Michael Amadio added another goal for Ottawa.
- Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots but took the loss.
Turning Points
The Canadiens nearly widened their 2-1 lead late in the second period when Lane Hutson was hooked by Tim Stutzle on a breakaway.
Hutson was granted a penalty shot, but his attempt was denied by Ullmark.
Seconds later, Ottawa found momentum. With just 11 seconds remaining in the period, Amadio scored after a review overturned an earlier goaltender interference call against Montembeault.
Author’s summary: The Canadiens emerged victorious as Alex Newhook's overtime goal capped a comeback sparked by Ivan Demidov, while Suzuki extended his impressive point streak to eleven games.