**Canadiens Fall To Kraken, Montour's Hat Trick**

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Canadiens Fall to Kraken, Montour's Hat Trick Not Enough

The Montreal Canadiens suffered a heartbreaking 5-4 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday night at Climate Pledge Arena. Despite a valiant effort and a hat trick from defenseman Samuel Montour, the Canadiens ultimately couldn't overcome a late Kraken comeback.

A Back-and-Forth Affair

The game was a rollercoaster ride from the very beginning. The Kraken struck first with a goal from Jared McCann at the 7:35 mark of the first period. However, the Canadiens responded quickly with a goal from Cole Caufield just over two minutes later. Montour then added his first goal of the game at the 12:14 mark to give the Canadiens a 2-1 lead. The Kraken tied the game late in the first period on a goal by Matty Beniers, but Montour struck again in the second period to give the Canadiens a 3-2 lead.

The third period saw both teams trading goals. Oliver Bjorkstrand tied the game at 3-3 for the Kraken early in the period, but Montour completed his hat trick with a power-play goal at the 8:59 mark. However, the Kraken would not be denied, with Vince Dunn tying the game at 4-4 with just over five minutes remaining in regulation.

Overtime Drama

The game went into overtime where Matty Beniers scored the game-winning goal at the 1:21 mark to give the Kraken the victory.

A Night of Highlights for Montour

Montour was the clear star of the game for the Canadiens, registering his first career hat trick. He was a dominant force on the blue line, displaying incredible skill and shot-making ability. His performance was a bright spot for the Canadiens in an otherwise disappointing loss.

Canadiens Struggle in the Face of Adversity

Despite the heroic efforts of Montour, the Canadiens struggled in other areas of the game. They allowed the Kraken to generate a number of quality scoring chances and were unable to capitalize on their own power-play opportunities. The team also struggled with their puck management and made several costly turnovers.

Moving Forward

The Canadiens will look to bounce back from this loss as they continue their road trip with a game against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday. The team will need to improve their defensive play and capitalize on their scoring opportunities if they want to find success in the coming weeks.