The Montreal Canadiens suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 loss in a thrilling shootout to the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 7, 2026, at Honda Center in Anaheim.
Despite a strong offensive showing that saw multiple Canadiens players light up the scoreboard, including goals from Caufield (multiple times), Carrier, Hutson, and Suzuki, Montreal couldn’t hold onto the lead. The back-and-forth contest ultimately required a shootout, where the Ducks prevailed.
Caufield scored multiple goals against Lukas Dostal, while Hutson added a powerplay goal. Suzuki likewise found the back of the net for the Canadiens.
Following the game, several Canadiens players shared their reactions. Suzuki expressed concern over conceding too many chances to the Ducks, while St-Louis spoke to the team’s struggles to close out games. Hutson emphasized the need to get back to winning habits, and Gallagher voiced his disappointment with losing games when the team has a lead. Dobson also commented on the opportunity to bounce back in their next game against the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday.
Caufield expressed frustration following the loss to Anaheim. Martin St-Louis also noted that the team seems to be falling into a pattern of losing close games, stating, “On dirait que c’est devenu la norme.”
The Canadiens will look to rebound from this defeat as they head to Los Angeles for a Saturday matchup. This loss underscores the challenges Montreal faces as they navigate the remainder of the season and strive for a playoff position.
You can find a recap of the game here, and highlights here.
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