Montreal Canadiens defeat Buffalo Sabres in overtime as Canucks struggle

The Montreal Canadiens secured a 4-3 overtime victory against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre, led by Cole Caufield, who scored the winning goal just 54 seconds into the extra period. The win brings Montreal to a 4-3-1 record. Despite the victory, the Canadiens have faced criticism for struggling to hold leads, having played four overtime games so far this season.

The Sabres demonstrated a recurring trend of erasing multi-goal deficits, including a comeback from 3-1 in the second period to force overtime. Buffalo's Tage Thompson tied the game late in the third period, but the team ultimately fell short after missing a chance on a three-on-one rush in overtime.

In other NHL news, the Vancouver Canucks are struggling through an early-season slump. Following a winless road trip and a seven-game losing streak, veteran defenseman Luke Schenn stated the team needs to be ‘a heck of a lot better’ as they navigate a rebuilding phase.