Historic start for the Habs sparks debate as they become the first NHL team to win five OT games in their first 12—but skeptics question if it’s sustainable
The Montreal Canadiens have just shattered a record that stood untouched for over a century of NHL history. With a 9-3-0 record after 12 games, Martin St-Louis’ squad not only leads the Atlantic Division but has also become the first team ever to secure five overtime victories in the opening dozen matches of a season.
This unprecedented feat was confirmed by NHL insiders Priyanta Emrith and Mathis Therrien, who highlighted the achievement as a testament to the team’s resilience and clutch performance. “It’s truly an impressive feat,” wrote Therrien. “These five overtime wins tell part of the story of the Canadiens’ season so far.”
Led by dynamic talents like Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov, and Lane Hutson, the Canadiens have turned three-on-three overtime into a showcase of speed, precision, and refusal to quit.
Even in their three losses, Montreal has never been outclassed—each defeat was tightly contested.
Yet despite the historic start, some critics remain unconvinced.
The reliance on overtime wins has sparked debate over whether the Habs’ success is sustainable or simply a statistical anomaly. Others argue that the team’s youth and hunger are exactly what the NHL needs to shake up the Eastern Conference hierarchy.
Is this the rebirth of a dynasty or just a flash of early-season adrenaline? One thing is certain: the Canadiens are rewriting the script, and the league is watching.