Nick Suzuki scores to lead Canadiens over Panthers 4-2

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Nick Suzuki scores to lead Canadiens over Panthers 4-2

2025-03-31 04:04 Last Updated At：04:12

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Nick Suzuki scored to lead the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday.

Suzuki scored on a snap shot with 17:58 left in the third period to put the Canadiens ahead 3-2. Juraj Slafkovsky and Lane Hutson each got an assist on the goal.

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Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers players fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot on goal by Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) ago after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) protects the net as Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) attempts a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens fans cheer after the team defeated the Florida Panthers at an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) go after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) deflects a shot by Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) passes the puck as Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice gestures during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) defends a shot b Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends a shot by Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers players fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot on goal by Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) ago after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) protects the net as Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) attempts a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens fans cheer after the team defeated the Florida Panthers at an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) go after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) deflects a shot by Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) passes the puck as Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice gestures during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) defends a shot b Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends a shot by Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Patrik Laine, Brendan Gallagher and Slafkovsky also scored for the Canadiens.

Seth Jones and Sam Reinhart each scored for the Panthers.

Samuel Montembeault stopped 24 shots in the win for the Canadiens. Sergei Bobrovsky had 18 saves for the Panthers.

Canadiens: Montreal is now 4-3-3 over its last 10 games.

Panthers: Florida is 5-5-0 in its last 10.

Gallagher helped close it out with an empty-netter with 1:44 left. Gallagher has three goals and five assists in his last seven games.

Hutson had three assists for Montreal. It was Hutson’s 14th multi-assist game of 2024-25, tying Larry Murphy (1980-81) for second-most in a season by a rookie defenseman in NHL history — trailing Chris Chelios with 16 in 1984-85.

Next up for both clubs is a rematch on Tuesday.

The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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Tanzania president remorseful over internet shutdown on election day

DODOMA, Tanzania (AP) — Tanzania’s president has, for the first time since the disputed October election, commented on a six-day internet shutdown as the country went through its worst postelection violence.

President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Thursday expressed “sympathy” to diplomats and foreign nationals living in the country, saying the government would strive to ensure there is never a repeat of the same.

Hassan won the October election with more than 97% of the vote after candidates from the two main opposition parties were barred from running and the country’s main opposition leader remained in prison facing treason charges.

Violence broke out on election day and went on for days as the internet was shut down amid a heavy police crackdown that left hundreds of people dead, according to rights groups.

Hassan blamed the violence on foreigners and pardoned hundreds of young people who had been arrested, saying they were acting under peer pressure.

Speaking to ambassadors, high commissioners and representatives of international organizations on Thursday in the capital, Dodoma, she sought to reassure envoys of their safety, saying the government would remain vigilant to prevent a repeat of the disruption.

“To our partners in the diplomatic community and foreigners residing here in Tanzania, I express my sincere sympathy for the uncertainty, service restrictions and internet shutdowns you experienced,” she said.

Hassan defended her administration, saying the measures were taken to preserve constitutional order and protect citizens.

“I assure you that we will remain vigilant to ensure your safety and prevent any recurrence of such experiences,” the president told diplomats on Thursday.

Tanzania has, since the October elections, established a commission of inquiry to look into the violence that left hundreds dead and property worth millions of shillings destroyed in a country that has enjoyed relative calm for decades.

Foreign observers said the election failed to meet democratic standards because key opposition figures were barred.

Nick Suzuki scores to lead Canadiens over Panthers 4-2

Nick Suzuki scores to lead Canadiens over Panthers 4-2

Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers players fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot on goal by Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) ago after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) protects the net as Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) attempts a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens fans cheer after the team defeated the Florida Panthers at an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) go after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) deflects a shot by Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) passes the puck as Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice gestures during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) defends a shot b Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends a shot by Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens and Florida Panthers players fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) stops a shot on goal by Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers center Brad Marchand (63) and Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) go after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) celebrates his goal against the Florida Panthers during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Patrik Laine (92) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) ago after the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) protects the net as Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) attempts a shot during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens fans cheer after the team defeated the Florida Panthers at an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) and Florida Panthers center Evan Rodrigues (17) go after the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens left wing Juraj Slafkovský (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle (21) deflects a shot by Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens center Jake Evans (71) passes the puck as Florida Panthers center Nico Sturm (8) defends during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers head coach Paul Maurice gestures during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Sam Montembeault (35) defends a shot b Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defends a shot by Montreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal late in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

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