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Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot by New York Islanders' Matt Martin (17) as Canadiens' Lane Hutson (48) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot by New York Islanders' Matt Martin (17) as Canadiens' Lane Hutson (48) defends during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Islanders with teammate Cole Caufield (13) during overtime in an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his game-winning goal against the New York Islanders with teammate Cole Caufield (13) during overtime in an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, left, keeps an eye on the puck as Montreal Canadiens' Joel Armia (40) looks for the rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, left, keeps an eye on the puck as Montreal Canadiens' Joel Armia (40) looks for the rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky (20) looks on as a shot by teammate Patrik Laine scores on New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Juraj Slafkovsky (20) looks on as a shot by teammate Patrik Laine scores on New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot by New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau, not shown, as Canadiens' Jayden Struble (47) skates in to defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot by New York Islanders' Jean-Gabriel Pageau, not shown, as Canadiens' Jayden Struble (47) skates in to defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Islanders' Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Islanders' Anders Lee (27) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his first goal of the season with teammates Nick Suzuki (14), Lane Hutson (48), Cole Caufield (13) and Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Montreal Canadiens' Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his first goal of the season with teammates Nick Suzuki (14), Lane Hutson (48), Cole Caufield (13) and Juraj Slafkovsky (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders in Montreal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)