Montreal secured their third consecutive shootout victory in a dramatic finish, with three players scoring on separate attempts to clinch the win. The momentum carried over from earlier shootouts, as the team’s clutch performances in high-pressure situations continued. A key player’s absence in the final moments added an extra layer of tension, though the outcome ultimately hinged on the team’s precision under pressure. The back-to-back shootout successes highlight a growing trend of late-game resilience for the franchise.

Bolduc scored five-hole on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen for Montreal’s third straight shootout goal after Cole Caufield and Alexandre Texier scored on Montreal’s first two attempts. Jack Quinn was unable to ...