Novak scores 2 goals, including OT winner, to help the Penguins beat the Canadiens 6-5
In a thrilling overtime showdown, the Pittsburgh Penguins claimed a 6-5 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, with Tommy Novak leading the charge. Novak scored his second goal of the game in overtime, converting a 2-on-1 play assisted by Evgeni Malkin. Malkin also opened the scoring with a power-play goal and contributed two assists, surpassing Dale Hawerchuk's point total to claim 22nd place in NHL history.
Pittsburgh bounced back from allowing a four-goal second period lead, scoring five goals during a 25-minute stretch including goals from Ben Kindel, Sidney Crosby, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Chris Kreider, and Ivan Demidov. Sidney Crosby added an assist, tying Hall of Famer Joe Thornton for seventh-most all-time. This win marked the Penguins' first two-game winning streak of the season since 2015-16.
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