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Nick Suzuki Returns With Three Points as Canadiens Beat Utah in Overtime

Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime after Montreal erased a late deficit.

By TSP Staff
Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield celebrate during Montreal’s November 5 game against Utah
Nick Suzuki, right, and Cole Caufield celebrate during Montreal’s game against Utah on Nov. 5, 2026. · Credit: NHL.com

Nick Suzuki had a goal and two assists in his return from injury as the Montreal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime Thursday.

Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime after Adam Engstrom tied the game with 5:06 left in regulation. Suzuki had missed Montreal’s previous six games with an upper-body injury, according to the NHL’s official report.

Logan Cooley scored three goals and added an assist for Utah. Nick Schmaltz had a goal and two assists, while Sebastian Cossa made 30 saves.

Montreal extended its point streak to nine games at 7-0-2. The Canadiens had lost in overtime to Winnipeg on Tuesday after surrendering a four-goal lead late in regulation.