James Reimer starts, Mike Matheson scores as Montreal Canadiens defeat Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in OT with Cole Caufield's winning goal

In a game between the Detroit Red Wings and the Montreal Canadiens, James Reimer started for the Red Wings. Fabbri was uncertain to play due to a lower-body injury, while Dylan Larkin was expected to play despite an upper-body issue. The Canadiens took the lead with a goal from Mike Matheson. The Red Wings tied the game 1-1 with a goal from Fischer, followed by another goal from Compher to tie the game 2-2. The Canadiens won the game 3-2 in overtime, with Cole Caufield scoring the winning goal. The game ended with a 3-2 victory for the Canadiens.