Canadiens edge Bruins in overtime clash

In a thrilling matchup on March 17, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in overtime at the Bell Centre. Cole Caufield scored the game-winning goal just 4:38 into overtime, marking his 40th goal of the season, a feat last achieved by a Canadien in the 1993-94 season by Vincent Damphousse.

The game began with Pavel Zacha scoring two goals for Boston, including a power-play goal, while Nick Suzuki and Josh Anderson scored for Montreal, contributing to a tightly contested game. Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves for the Bruins, who now hold a precarious position in the wild card standings, trailing the Canadiens by a single point in the Atlantic Division.

The victory ended a two-game losing streak for Montreal, while the Bruins managed to secure a point despite the loss, maintaining their playoff hopes as the season progresses.