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Suzuki’s late-game heroics lift Canadiens to dramatic 3-2 OT win over Panthers

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Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) scores against Florida Panthers goaltender Vitek Vanecek during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Tuesday, April 1, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

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MONTREAL (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored his second of the game 29 seconds into overtime as the Montreal Canadiens came back for a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers in the second game of a home-and-home on Tuesday night.

Suzuki also tied the game with 8.4 seconds remaining in regulation.

Josh Anderson also scored for Montreal (35-30-9) and Sam Montembeault stopped 25 shots.