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Game Points: Habs fight back to get a point in 6-5 loss to the Penguins

The Habs had a disastrous second period on Saturday in Pittsburgh, finding themselves down by four late in the frame. They were able to come back and force overtime, however, though a bad line change in overtime proved costly, allowing…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 3:18 AM
Game Points: Habs fight back to get a point in 6-5 loss to the Penguins
Key Things to Know
  • The Montreal Canadiens rallied from a four-goal deficit before falling 6-5 in overtime to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
  • Pittsburgh scored five consecutive goals to take a 5-1 lead in the second period.
  • Chris Kreider and Ivan Demidov scored late third-period goals to send the game into overtime.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens mounted a dramatic four-goal comeback to secure a point in a 6-5 overtime loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After falling behind 5-1 in the second period, Montreal rallied with goals from Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Chris Kreider, and Ivan Demidov to force extra time. Tommy Novak sealed the win for Pittsburgh with his second goal of the night in overtime.

Evgeni Malkin, Declan Carlile, Samuel Girard, Novak, and Ben Kindel scored five unanswered goals for Pittsburgh following Caufield's game-opening tally. Suzuki paced the Canadiens with one goal and three assists, while Lane Hutson also provided three helpers. Goaltender Arturs Silovs earned the victory in net for the Penguins, while Jakub Dobes played in goal for Montreal.

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