Montreal Canadiens defenseman David Savard, left, heads over to congratulate center Nick Suzuki, second from left, after his goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. Congratulating Suzuki are, from left, defenseman Arber Xhekaj, right wing Cole Caufield and left wing Juraj Slafkovsky. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault deflects puck in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson, left, passes the puck as Montreal Canadiens center Alex Newhook defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche goaltender Justus Annunen pulls up his mask for water during a time out in the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson, front left, tries to redirect the puck at Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault, back, as defenseman Arber Xhekaj cover in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis, back, argues with referees Cody Beach, left front, and Francis Charron during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, front, collects the puck as Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield pursues in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon reacts after scoring a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)