Newhook nets OT winner as Canadiens sink Senators 4-3

Alex Newhook scored 1:40 into overtime, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a dramatic 4-3 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday evening at the Bell Centre.

Game Highlights

The Canadiens pushed the game into overtime thanks to rookie Ivan Demidov, who equalized with just over two minutes left in regulation at 17:37 of the third period.

Cole Caufield netted his 10th goal of the season.
Juraj Slafkovsky scored for the third consecutive game.
Nick Suzuki recorded two assists, extending his point streak to 11 games – the longest of his career and the current NHL-high.

Goaltender Samuel Montembeault made 14 saves in his first start since October. The win improved Montreal’s record to 9-3-0, marking a three-game winning streak.

Senators’ Performance

For the Senators (6-5-2), Drake Batherson and Tim Stutzle each extended their personal point streaks to five games with goals, while Michael Amadio also found the net. Linus Ullmark made 23 saves but took the loss in goal.

Key Moments

Late in the second period, Montreal had a chance to build on a 2-1 advantage when Lane Hutson drew a penalty shot after being hooked by Stutzle on a breakaway. Ullmark denied Hutson’s attempt, keeping Ottawa alive.

Moments later, Ottawa capitalized as Amadio scored with 11 seconds left in the period. Initially, the goal was waved off for goaltender interference on Montembeault, but it was upheld following a successful Senators’ video challenge.

“The Canadiens forced overtime thanks to rookie Ivan Demidov, who tied the game late in the third period.”

Author’s Summary

Montreal secured a thrilling overtime win over Ottawa, highlighted by Newhook’s decisive goal and Suzuki’s career-best point streak reaching 11 games.

CityNews Montreal — 2025-11-03