Canadiens beat Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime as Evans nets winner

Jake Evans scored 3:58 into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night. The goal delivered a timely bounce-back for Montreal and extended a difficult stretch for Vegas, which dropped another close game.

Cole Caufield scored his 30th goal of the season and Phillip Danault also found the net for Montreal. Caufield’s strike added to a hot run that has made him one of the most dangerous finishers in the league over recent weeks, and his consistent pressure helped tilt key moments in Montreal’s favor.

Jakub Dobes made 32 saves and helped steady the Canadiens through long stretches where Vegas pushed play. Montreal’s ability to withstand those waves—then counter with quick, high-quality chances—proved decisive as the game stayed tight into the final period and beyond.

For Vegas, Pavel Dorofeyev scored both goals, providing the Golden Knights with enough offense to force overtime but not enough to secure the extra point. Goaltender Akira Schmid stopped 23 shots in a losing effort, and Vegas struggled to turn sustained possessions into a finishing edge.

The game also included a milestone for defenseman Noah Hanifin, who played in his 800th NHL game. Even with that marker, Vegas left Montreal without the result it wanted, continuing a frustrating pattern against the Canadiens dating back to last season.

Montreal’s overtime execution was the difference: quick puck movement, a clean entry, and a finish that ended the contest before Vegas could settle into its defensive structure. The Canadiens now turn to their next matchup with renewed confidence, while the Golden Knights look to halt their skid and tighten late-game details.