Bruins fall to Canadiens 3-2 in overtime

Montreal Canadiens' Cole Caufield (13) scores on Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during overtime NHL hockey action in Montreal on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)MONTREAL (AP) — Cole Caufield scored 4:38 into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in a rivalry matchup Tuesday night.

Caufield tapped a pass from Nick Suzuki into the back of the net for his 40th of the season, becoming the first Canadien to reach the mark since Vincent Damphousse in 1993-94.

Suzuki and Josh Anderson also scored while Jakub Dobes made 26 saves for Montreal, which snapped a two-game losing skid.

Brendan Gallagher picked up an assist in his…