The Montreal Canadiens return on investment came quick as Eric Staal scored the game winning goal in OT. In Minnesota the Avalanche scored four times in the second period to extend their point streak to 15 games. Auston Matthews added two more goals to his league leading totals; and the rest of the NHL action from last night.
Brendan Gallagher breaks thumb; Montreal Canadiens win in OT
Marc Bergevin surprised plenty of people by acquiring Eric Staal less than 24 hours after he told the press he didn’t think he could make a move. In his first game for Montreal after quarantine; Staal buried the winner in OT to defeat the Oilers 3-2.