Novak scores 2 goals, including OT winner, to help the Penguins beat the Canadiens 6-5

In a thrilling game on Saturday night, Tommy Novak scored twice to help the Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the Montreal Canadiens 6-5. Novak, playing as a Penguin, utilized a 2-on-1 opportunity with Evgeni Malkin to score the game-winning goal in overtime. Meanwhile, Malkin scored a power-play goal and contributed two assists, becoming the 22nd player in NHL history to reach 1,411 career points, surpassing Dale Hawerchuk's record.

Ben Kindel, who returned from an injured reserve, also found the back of the net during the power-play. Sid Crosby netted an assist, tying Hall of Famer Joe Thornton for seventh place in NHL history for most career assists. Arturs Silovs made 20 saves for the Penguins, while the Canadiens saw Jakub Dobes make 24 stops. Sidney Crosby led the way for the Canadiens, adding an assist, which tied him with Joe Thornton for seventh-most in NHL history.

The Penguins dominated the game, outshooting the Canadiens 23-5 during a 25-minute stretch and taking the lead 5-1 in the second period. The Penguins scored four goals in the second period, with Novak scoring a power-play goal and Kindel, Girard, and Carlile each scoring as well. The Canadiens mounted a comeback with goals from Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, Chris Kreider, and Ivan Demidov, forcing overtime.

With this victory, the Penguins are set to begin a four-game homestand against Carolina, while the Canadiens head to Winnipeg for their next game.