Hutson’s Overtime Heroics Lift Canadiens Past Struggling Stars
If you stayed up late to catch Canadiens versus Stars, this one was absolutely worth it, because it ended with a moment that felt straight out of a highlight reel. Lane Hutson, the young defenseman who already carries big expectations in Montreal, delivered his first career overtime goal and helped the Canadiens escape Dallas with a thrilling 4–3 win.
The game had the feeling of a grind right from the start. Montreal came in on the second night of a back-to-back, still wrapping up a long road stretch, while Dallas was clearly searching for answers during a rough patch. Goals were traded, momentum swung back and forth, and neither side ever truly felt in control for long. By the time regulation ended, it was clear this one was headed for overtime, where the Canadiens have quietly been one of the league’s more confident teams this season.
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Just 3 minutes and 40 seconds into the extra frame, the moment arrived. Off a clean face-off, Phillip Danault dished the puck to Hutson, who skated into space, set himself at the circle, and unloaded a blast that beat Jake Oettinger clean. It was over in an instant, and the Canadiens bench erupted. That goal, Hutson’s 13th of his career and first ever in overtime, sealed Montreal’s seventh OT win of the season.
The scoring for Montreal was spread out, which has become an encouraging trend. Brendan Gallagher, Oliver Kapanen, and Juraj Slafkovsky all found the net, helping the Canadiens stay afloat during a demanding seven-game road trip. Despite being shut out in St. Louis the night before, this group responded with energy and resilience, traits that have defined their recent stretch.
In goal, Samuel Montembeault continued his steady return after a conditioning stint in the AHL. Twenty-four shots were turned aside, and calm play was shown when Dallas pushed late. On the other end, Oettinger made 25 saves but was handed his third straight loss, as the Stars’ struggles deepened.
Dallas did get strong contributions from Wyatt Johnston, who scored twice, and Mavrik Bourque, but the bigger concern was what didn’t happen. The Stars’ power play, one of the league’s best overall, went scoreless again and has now come up empty on 18 straight home opportunities. That drought has only added to the pressure during a five-game losing streak.
By the end of the night, this game felt like a snapshot of two teams heading in opposite emotional directions. Montreal walked away with confidence and momentum, while Dallas was left searching for solutions as the losses continue to pile up.
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