Third periods and overtime hasn’t been kind to the San Jose Sharks all season, and that was the case again Thursday night. After allowing a game-tying goal early in the third period, the Sharks allowed an overtime goal to Cole Caufield at the 3:21 mark of overtime and lost 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

Feb 27, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Cole Caufield (13) celebrates after scoring the winning goal against San Jose Sharks goalie Alexandar Georgiev (40) during the overtime period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St-Louis explained his decision to limit defenseman Arber Xhekaj's ice time during Thursday's game against the San Jose Sharks.

The Montreal Canadiens returned from the break on fire with two consecutive wins against the Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes. They'll have a great chanc