What happened: Juraj Slafkovský tallied his second goal of the game at 8:08 of the third period, assisted by Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki, extending the Montreal Canadiens' lead to 5-3 over the New York Islanders. This marks his 27th goal of the season. Montreal later added to the advantage, leading 6-3 midway through the final frame.

Why it matters: The performance underscores Slafkovský's growth into a key offensive weapon for Montreal amid late-season divisional battles. Victory aids Habs' wild card aspirations while denting Islanders' standing.

What to watch: Watch Islanders' potential comeback in remaining third-period action; final score carries playoff implications for both Atlantic clubs.