Canadiens rally but fall to Penguins in overtime action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Montreal Canadiens faced the Pittsburgh Penguins on October 3, 2026, concluding the match with a 6-5 overtime defeat. After trailing 5-1, the Canadiens mounted a comeback, tying the game in the final minutes. Cole Caufield opened the scoring, as the team fought back with goals by Nick Suzuki and Chris Kreider, among others. However, the Penguins secured the win with a decisive overtime goal. Alexandre Carrier left the game injured, potentially prompting roster changes ahead of the next match.
- •Canadiens tied the game after trailing by four goals.
- •Cole Caufield scored two goals in the match.
- •Chris Kreider netted his first goal with the Canadiens.
- •Alexandre Carrier left the game due to injury.
- •Match held on October 3, 2026, ended in overtime.
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