Canadiens 4, Mammoth 3: Suzuki Leads the Comeback Charge

This was one of those road nights where the Montreal Canadiens had every chance to sag but chose instead to dig in and take the game back. For long stretches, they looked steady, composed, and in full control — and then came the inevitable wobble, the kind that’s sunk this team before. But this time, Montreal didn’t fold. They regrouped, steadied themselves, and came back to score two in the third period. That alone says something about where this group is heading.

From a Canadiens perspective, the story starts and ends with Nick Suzuki. Two goals, an assist, and the kind of quiet leadership that makes you forget just how young he still is. His 400th point didn’t come wrapped in ceremony; it came wrapped in urgency. Suzuki was the metronome of the offense, always in the right spot, always the guy who seemed to sense when the game needed something extra.

Add in Zack Bolduc’s breakout three-point night, and Ivan Demidov’s calm, lethal finish for the game-winner, and this became an example of Montreal’s emerging identity. This team has had a rough go lately, but they are fast, smart, and resilient.

Three Key Canadiens Takeaways

Takeaway One: Nick Suzuki is driving this team. The 400-point milestone is nice; the timing of his goals was better. He dragged Montreal back into this one twice.

Takeaway Two: Zack Bolduc is coming into his own. His first three-point night wasn’t an accident — it was the product of confidence and opportunity finally meeting.

Takeaway Three: Jakub Dobes played a winning goalie’s game. Dobes wasn’t perfect, but he was composed. His thirty-one saves and a rock-solid six-on-five finish sealed it.

Final Canadiens Thought

Good teams win on nights like this, where there are wobbles. Last night’s game challenged the Canadiens’ structure and patience. And Montreal didn’t blink. This win was a small step toward becoming the team they keep saying they are trying to be.