Suzuki scores on the power play for OT winner.
The Montreal Canadiens refused to quit in Florida.
Nick Suzuki led the charge with clutch goals at the winning time.
Montreal erased a late two-goal deficit and stunned the Panthers in overtime.
The comeback victory showed grit, patience, and belief from start to finish.
Nick Suzuki Delivers in Overtime
Nick Suzuki ended the game on a power play in overtime.
He scored at 3:24 to seal a 3-2 Canadiens win.
The goal came during a 4-on-3 advantage.
Suzuki tapped in a perfect pass at the left post.
Lane Hutson fired a one-timer from the right circle.
Suzuki arrived at the right moment and finished calmly.
It was Suzuki’s second goal of the night.
It also marked another signature moment in his growing leadership role.
Late Third-Period Equalizer Sparks Hope
The Canadiens looked beaten late in regulation.
Florida held a 2-1 lead with under two minutes remaining.
Nick Suzuki changed everything with 1:22 left.
He blasted a one-timer from the right circle.
The goal followed a costly Panthers miscommunication.
Daniil Tarasov and Aaron Ekblad failed to control the puck behind the net.
Montreal stayed aggressive and kept possession alive.
Suzuki’s tying goal shifted momentum instantly.
The Canadiens skated with renewed confidence afterward.
Canadiens Praise Complete Team Effort
Suzuki praised the team’s resilience after the win.
He called it one of Montreal’s most complete performances.
The Canadiens stayed patient despite falling behind.
They trusted their structure and pushed until the end.
Coach Martin St. Louis echoed the sentiment.
He praised his team for handling Florida’s heavy forecheck.
St. Louis highlighted timely plays under pressure.
He said those moments defined the win.
Panthers Strike First in Third Period
The game remained scoreless through two periods.
Both goalies controlled the pace early.
Florida finally broke through in the third period.
Brad Marchand scored a power-play goal at 10:18.
He carried the puck coast to coast.
Marchand circled the net before firing through traffic.
Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett provided the screen.
The goal extended Marchand’s point streak to nine games.
Panthers Build Lead, Canadiens Respond Fast
Florida doubled its lead at 15:01.
Sam Reinhart scored from a sharp angle.
The puck glanced off Montembeault’s shoulder and went in.
The Panthers appeared in control at 2-0.
Cole Caufield answered just 32 seconds later.
He drove hard to the net and finished five-hole.
The quick response kept Montreal alive.
It also shifted pressure back onto Florida.
Caufield, Hutson Shine Alongside Suzuki
Cole Caufield finished with a goal and an assist.
Lane Hutson recorded two assists.
Noah Dobson also added two helpers.
Sam Montembeault made 28 saves in net.
The win extended Montreal’s point streak to six games.
Florida goalie Daniil Tarasov stopped 26 shots.
Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart scored for the Panthers.
Historic Win Adds to Suzuki Legacy
Nick Suzuki’s overtime winner carried historical weight.
It was his seventh career overtime goal.
That ties him for sixth in Canadiens history.
Suzuki now owns the franchise record for overtime points.
The comeback was also rare.
Montreal had not erased a multi-goal deficit that late since 2014.
Panthers Look Ahead After Tough Loss
Florida entered after a win against Washington.
The loss left coach Paul Maurice frustrated.
He admitted the defeat would linger briefly.
The Panthers now turn attention to the Winter Classic.
Despite the setback, the night belonged to Nick Suzuki.
His clutch performance defined belief under pressure.
The Canadiens left Florida with confidence and momentum.
