Newhook Nets Overtime Winner as Canadiens Defeat Senators 4-3
Alex Newhook scored 1:40 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday night at the Bell Centre. Rookie Ivan Demidov tied the game at 17:37 of the third period to force the overtime.
Key Contributions
- Cole Caufield scored his 10th goal of the season.
- Juraj Slafkovsky netted his third goal in as many games.
- Nick Suzuki recorded two assists, extending his point streak to 11 games—the longest of his career and the NHL’s highest active streak.
- Samuel Montembeault made 14 saves in his first start since October.
Senators Highlights
- Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle each scored to extend their personal point streaks to five games.
- Michael Amadio also contributed a goal for Ottawa.
- Linus Ullmark stopped 23 shots in the loss.
Crucial Moments
Late in the second period, the Canadiens had a chance to increase their 2-1 lead when Lane Hutson was fouled on a breakaway, earning a penalty shot. However, Ullmark saved the attempt. Ottawa then capitalized with a goal from Amadio just 11 seconds before the period's end. Though initially disallowed due to goaltender interference on Montembeault, the goal was upheld after the Senators won the challenge.
"Nick Suzuki collected two assists to run his point streak to 11 games. It marks the longest point streak of Suzuki’s career as well as the highest active point streak in the NHL."
The Canadiens (9-3-0) have now extended their winning streak to three games, while the Senators stand at 6-5-2.
Author’s summary: Alex Newhook’s overtime goal capped a dramatic comeback led by rookie Ivan Demidov, sealing the Canadiens’ third straight win and highlighting Nick Suzuki’s NHL-leading 11-game point streak.