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Rangers rally in third period to clip Canadiens 4-3
Original Publication Date: October 18, 2025 6:54PM
Publication Updated: October 18, 2025 7:10PM
MONTREAL — Matthew Robertson’s first NHL goal completed the comeback for the New York Rangers as they defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 at the Bell Centre on Saturday night.
Robertson’s goal came at 4:11 of the third period, and was the second of three third-period goals for the Rangers (3-3-1). It was the defenceman’s sixth career game.
Mika Zibanejad, J.T. Miller and Artemi Panarin also scored for New York, who moved to 3-0-1 on the road this season. Adam Fox had two assists, and Panarin added three helpers. Jonathan Quick made 20 saves.
The Rangers comeback came after the Canadiens (4-2-0) scored twice in the first 3:42 with goals from Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki. Both goals came before the Rangers registered their first shot on goal. Noah Dobson added his first goal as a Canadien in the third period. Samuel Montembeault made 18 saves.
The loss was Montreal’s first in five games, including their first three games at home.
Montreal had to recall Owen Beck on an emergency basis before the game and Joe Veleno also made his season debut after the team announced injuries to Kaiden Guhle, Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach earlier in the day.
TAKEAWAYS
Rangers: Despite not scoring a single goal at home in three games to start the season, New York moved to 3-0-1 with 15 goals scored on the road.
Canadiens: Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield both extended their point streaks to five games with Montreal’s two first-period goals. Both have eight points in that span.
KEY MOMENT
The Rangers scored three goals in the 5:51 of the third period to turn a 2-1 deficit into a 4-2 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
KEY STAT
With one goal and two assists, Artemi Panarin now has 32 points (8G, 24A) in 24 games against the Canadiens in his career, including 10 straight games in Montreal dating back to the 2017-18 season.
UP NEXT
Rangers: Host the Minnesota Wild on Monday.
Canadiens: Host the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 18, 2025.
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