Joel Armia's short-handed goal late in the third period propelled the Montreal Canadiens to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks, ending their five-game losing streak. The Canadiens were struggling with a record of 0-4-1 prior to this game, and the win brings them back into the mix after previously winning seven out of nine games. Alex Newhook contributed significantly with a goal and an assist, while Cole Caufield and Brendan Gallagher also found the back of the net. Kirby Dach recorded two assists, and goaltender Sam Montembault made 27 saves to secure the win.

The Sharks, on the other hand, have faced tough times recently, suffering their eighth loss in nine games, and have now lost 11 of their last 13 overall. Tyler Toffoli stood out for San Jose, scoring a power-play goal that temporarily tied the game, while Macklin Celebrini and Collin Graf also scored. Alexandar Georgiev made 16 saves in the loss. The game showcased notable back-and-forth action, with Gallagher's power-play goal giving Montreal a brief lead before Toffoli's equalizer. However, Armia's late heroics secured the win.

The San Jose Sharks broke their eight-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at SAP Center. Coach Ryan Warsofsky praised the team's performance, especially after the Lightning scored late in the second period. Yaroslav Askarov made 24 saves, while Tyler Toffoli and Mario Ferraro found the back of the net for the Sharks, improving their record to 12-23-6.

Marc-Edouard Vlasic returned from injury to contribute an assist, marking his first game of the season. Anthony Cirelli scored for the Lightning, who have now lost two consecutive games. Tampa Bay coach Jon Cooper noted the team's struggles in execution during the match.