Canadiens End Slump with Strong Win Over Oilers

The Montreal Canadiens ended their recent slump with a convincing 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at the Bell Centre on December 14, 2025. Jakub Dobes was instrumental in goal, making 27 saves to secure the win.

The Canadiens took the lead with a power-play goal from Ivan Demidov early in the second period. Joe Veleno extended the lead with an unassisted goal later in the second. Nick Suzuki, who ended a six-game goal drought, scored on a power play in the third, giving the Canadiens a 3-0 advantage.

The Oilers' Zach Hyman scored during a power play, but Alexandre Texier quickly answered to restore the three-goal lead. The Canadiens showcased a well-rounded team effort, with Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson each contributing two assists.

This win is vital for the Canadiens as they improve to 17-11-4, closing in on the top position in the Atlantic Division, while the Oilers fell to 15-12-6. The game also highlighted a crucial moment where Connor McDavid's turnover led to the Canadiens' second goal, illustrating the importance of discipline and execution in tight matchups.

The Canadiens now look to build on this momentum as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Flyers in their next outing.