Nick Suzuki scored a power-play goal 48 seconds into overtime and also had two assists as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Monday night.

Playing their best hockey of the season, the red-hot Montreal Canadiens look to keep rolling when they host the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

A three-game winning streak against playoff contenders has vaulted the Montreal Canadiens into the postseason hunt and buoyed their self-confidence.

Box score and statistics for the Montreal Canadiens vs. Colorado Avalanche game on January 4, 2025. Follow every play as it happens throughout the NHL season on CBS Sports and the CBS Sports app.

Carrier provided an assist and two blocked shots in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. Carrier ended a three-game slump with the helper. He's earned five assists over nine outings since he ...

Montembeault made 16 saves in Monday's 5-4 overtime win over the Canucks. Montreal fell behind 3-1 early in the second period, but Montembeault was able to keep his focus despite a lack of activity ...

NHL Game recap for the Montreal Montreal Canadiens vs. Chicago Chicago Blackhawks game on January 3, 2025. Follow every play as it happens throughout the NHL season on CBS Sports and the CBS Sports ...

Suzuki had an assist and one shot on net in Saturday's 2-1 shootout win over Colorado. Suzuki led a 2-on-1 break that resulted in Cole Caufield's game-tying goal that set up Montreal's seventh win ...

Montreal is tied for 19th in the NHL with 2.95 goals per game. While their record is nothing to write home about, the Canadiens have played very well lately, going 4-1-0 in their last five games.

Hobbled Avalanche aim to stay hot in clash vs. Canadiens Players have rotated through the lineup and the injured list for the Colorado Avalanche, so another player going down likely won't faze them.

Two of the goals against Lankinen came on Montreal power plays, including Nick Suzuki's OT winner, while a third tally deflected in off Quinn Hughes' skate. The 29-year-old netminder has been fighting ...

Primeau made his first start for the Rocket since clearing NHL waivers last weekend. Montreal waived the 25-year-old netminder, who was 2-3-1 with a 4.69 goals-against average and .836 save percentage ...