Suzuki Ties It Late, but Wild Win in Overtime at the Bell Centre

Nick Suzuki scored the goal that forced overtime, but Montréal still lost 2-1 to the Minnesota Wild.

His goal came at even strength at 18:22 of the third period, in regulation. He finished with one goal, no assists and three shots on goal, plus one hit and one blocked shot. He was plus 1 over 18:16 of ice time across 20 shifts, with no penalties, giveaways or takeaways.

That ice time was fifth among the Canadiens' 18 skaters and the most of any Montréal forward. It was below his season average of 21.1 minutes a game.

The goal was his eighth of the season, which he reached in his 13th game, and it fits what he has done all year. He had 7 goals and 9 assists in 12 games coming in, and his on-ice shot quality has been strong. This was a typical Suzuki night with a goal on top of it.

The point leaves Montréal at 11-3-3, second in the Atlantic Division, with an 8-0-2 mark over its last 10.