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NHL·March 21, 2026 09:03 PM ET

Suzuki Strikes to Give Canadiens Lead vs. Islanders

Clutch goal from Montreal captain boosts playoff hopes in game where public heavily backs New York.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 221 min read
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What happened: Nick Suzuki, dubbed 'Mr. Saturday Night,' scored to give the Montreal Canadiens the lead over the New York Islanders in their NHL matchup at Bell Centre. The game is being broadcast on Sportsnet and TVA Sports. It follows a first period where Islanders led 2-1 before Montreal tied it.

Why it matters: Montreal holds a wild card spot with 84 points, tied with Detroit and Boston in a tight Eastern Conference race. A win bolsters their playoff positioning amid competition from Columbus and Ottawa.

By the numbers: Betting Splits (Islanders @ Canadiens): Standings: MTL 84 pts (wild card, tied DET/BOS) No recent injury updates.

What to watch: Monitor final score as it impacts wild card race; watch Suzuki line and goaltending from Jacob Fowler vs. Ilya Sorokin.

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