Third periods and overtime have not 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 a goal to Cole Caufield at the 3:21 mark of overtime and lost 4-3 to the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre.

MONTREAL -- Cole Caufield scored at 3:21 of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win against the San Jose Sharks at Bell Centre on Thursday. Caufield dragged the puck between his legs to get around Macklin Celebrini in the left face-off circle before shooting over Alexandar Georgiev ’s right pad.

After giving up a game-tying goal early in the third period, the Sharks saw Cole Caufield carry the puck into the Sharks’ zone, dangle around Macklin Celebrini and lift a shot high over the shoulder of Alexandar Georgiev at the 3:21 mark of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 win 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

On Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens pulled off a gritty 4-3 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks at the Bell Centre. Cole Caufield played the hero, scoring the game-winner at 3:21 of OT.