Thursday Habs Headlines: The cost of losing control

The Montreal Canadiens are facing scrutiny following an overtime loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday, driven by costly mistakes and blown leads. Goaltender Jakub Dobeš committed a notable blunder during the defeat, while forward Cole Caufield and former coach Kirk Muller addressed the team's recurring issues with high-risk play. Head coach Martin St-Louis is reportedly unhappy with the recent performances despite maintaining composure.

Elsewhere around the NHL, Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid recorded three assists on Tuesday to become the fastest player in league history to reach 20 assists. Meanwhile, San Jose Sharks defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic announced his semi-retirement, and Brady Tkachuk addressed his complicated relationship with Ottawa Senators supporters upon returning to the city.