Artūrs Šilovs helps Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Montreal Canadiens in overtime

Latvian goaltender Artūrs Šilovs helped the Pittsburgh Penguins secure a 6-5 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens. Šilovs made 20 saves on 25 shots, achieving an 80% save percentage. After a strong second period that saw the Penguins lead 5-1, the Canadiens fought back to tie the game at 5-5 in the final minute of regulation. Tommy Novak scored the winning goal just thirty seconds into overtime.

In other NHL action, Zemgus Girgensons and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Washington Capitals 3-1. Girgensons played 14 minutes and 27 seconds, recording ten faceoff wins out of 15 and blocking three shots. The Lightning's victory moves them to 12 points in the Eastern Conference.