TORONTO — The Canadiens are heading home with a pulse — and their fans will be there waiting.
Nick Suzuki scored 59 seconds into overtime as Montreal survived a blown two-goal lead in the third period to defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on Thursday and force Game 6 of this Original Six first-round playoff matchup.
Cole Caufield intercepted a dangerous, ill-advised, cross-ice Alex Galchenyuk feed in Montreal's zone and moved in on a 2-on-0 with Suzuki, who passed to his rookie teammate after crossing Toronto's blue line.
Suzuki then quickly got the puck back from Caufield before beating a helpless Jack Campbell with a bullet shot blocker side as the Canadiens spilled over the bench to celebrate.