A late-game goal by a forward breaks a deadlock in a tightly contested matchup between two Eastern Conference rivals, sending the home team into overtime with momentum in hand. The play comes after a series of defensive stand-offs and a hard-fought first period that saw both squads trade chances. The goalie for the visiting team, a key figure in recent playoff performances, makes a crucial save to preserve the tie heading into the final frame. With both teams pushing for a postseason spot, the outcome of this game could have significant implications for their playoff aspirations.

MTL@PIT: Novak scores goal against Jakub Dobeš  NHL.com