In a thrilling contest on Saturday night, Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a 1-0 victory over Montreal in overtime, dashing the Canadiens’ hopes of securing a wild-card playoff spot. Marner found the back of the net just 36 seconds into the extra period with a precise low wrist shot from the high slot, marking his 26th goal of the season. Anthony Stolarz stood tall in goal, making 15 saves to earn his third shutout of the season and help the Atlantic Division-leading Toronto team secure home-ice advantage for the upcoming playoffs. Montreal, despite gaining a crucial point in the standings, suffered their second consecutive defeat following a six-game winning streak. The Canadiens’ goalie, Jakub Dobes, put up an impressive performance with 34 saves. Looking ahead, Montreal will face off against Chicago at home on Monday night, while the Maple Leafs are set to play against Carolina on Sunday evening.
