Jan 10, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the second period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

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Nick Suzuki scored at 1:15 of overtime to give the surging Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals on Friday night. Suzuki got to the front and put the puck up and over goalie Logan Thompson.

Nick Suzuki scored with 3:45 left in overtime to lift the visiting Montreal Canadiens over the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Friday night. Cole Caufield scored in his fifth consecutive game for Montreal and assisted on Suzuki's fifth game-winning goal of the season.

Cole Caufield scored in his fifth consecutive game for Montreal ... which went beyond regulation for the third straight game (1-0-2). Logan Thompson made 18 saves in relief of Charlie Lindgren, who exited after being struck in the head during a collision ...