The Montreal Canadiens defeat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in a shootout after the game goes to overtime. Montreal also wins its second straight shootout. Despite outshooting Buffalo 34-17, the Canadiens allow the Sabres to rally and force the game into extra time.
Multiple reports describe Montreal as leading by two goals before Buffalo claws back in the third period. Zachary Bolduc scores the decisive shootout goal for the Canadiens for the second consecutive game. Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield each record a goal and an assist for Montreal, as the Canadiens secure two points despite the late comeback by the Sabres.
