In a crucial late-season game in April, the Montreal Canadiens fought fiercely for the final wild card spot, aiming for their first playoff berth since 2021. Trailing by a goal with seconds left against the defending Stanley Cup champions, captain Nick Suzuki stepped up, scoring the game-tying goal with just nine seconds on the clock to force overtime. In the extra period, Suzuki struck again, sealing the win with a wraparound goal and securing two critical points, leaving the Montreal crowd ecstatic.