MONTREAL -- Cole Caufield scored his second goal of the game with three seconds left in overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens rallied for a 3-2 victory against the Nashville Predators at Bell Centre on Thursday. Caufield won it with a one-timer from between the circles off a backhand pass from Nick Suzuki.

Cole Caufield scored with two seconds left in overtime after tying it with 19.5 to go in regulation, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night.

Stamkos’s shot deflected off a Habs defenseman and got past goalie Jakub Dobes to give Nashville a 1-0 lead. Josi and Luke Evangelista were each awarded assists. "Sometimes you need that killer instinct to put some teams away," Stamkos said. "Whether that's on the power play or 5-on-5, it's been a struggle. We've just gotta keep digging."

Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes were signed to contract extensions Tuesday morning, and their work was endorsed by their fans Tuesday night.

The Montreal Canadiens could soon be in the market for an in-season move, and Elliotte Friedman believes that Buffalo's Tage Thompson could become available.

The puck drops at Bell Centre in Montreal at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast on KONG with pregame coverage starting at 3:30 p.m. KONG is available for streaming through DirecTV Stream and Fubo and via antenna, cable, and satellite. The game will also be broadcast on the Kraken Hockey Network.

In recent years, the Montreal Canadiens have emerged as a prime example of how to effectively rebuild a sports franchise. With General Manager Kent Hughes and his front office at the helm, the team has executed a transformation that has not only reshaped its roster but also its salary cap strategy.

The Montreal Canadiens paid tribute to Ken Dryden in a touching way on Tuesday. Before their home opener against the Seattle Kraken, the Canadiens held a special ceremony honoring the life of the late Hall of Fame goalie. On Sept. 5, Dryden died at the age of 78 after a battle with cancer.

The Canadiens were unable to carry over the aggressive play they showed in a 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. Two days later, Montreal fell victim to former Canadien Lars Eller, who scored twice to help the Pittsburgh Penguins post a 6-3 triumph.