The Canadiens picked up a big win thanks to their captain.
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday. Nick Suzuki scored a goal for the Canadiens that tied the game with eight seconds left and then scored the overtime winner. With the Eastern Conference playoff race rounding the final turn, these two points are key. The Habs are inching toward their first playoff bid since 2021 and fans went wild with two more points in the bank.
@car3ypr1ce is ready for a playoff run, “I LOVE THIS TEAM.”
@HockeyJunkieYT was pretty fired up for the game-winner. “Aaaaaand Nick Suzuki is responsible for me waking everybody up in the house.”
The win was the second straight victory for the Canadiens after a five-game losing streak. Their slide did not hurt them in the standings, as they hold the final spot heading into Wednesday's action. They have a two-point lead over the Blue Jackets, who have a goal in hand, and a two-point lead over the Rangers with the same number of games played.
@TweakAustin certainly has an eye on the standings, “PLAYOFFS HERE WE COME.”
@cubbie_179 is ready for spring hockey in Quebec: “The Bell Centre DESERVES playoff hockey.”
And @FTLoveofSports_ agrees, “The NHL playoffs will be better with the Canadians in.”
