Evans produced an assist in Sunday's 5-4 overtime win over the Rangers.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, big decisions are approaching as well for the Montreal Canadiens, including what to do with Jake Evans.

Following a statement win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans voiced a very strong message to every team in the NHL.

The Canadiens’ Lane Hutson extended his assist and point streaks (13 points; one goal, 12 assists) to nine games, tying the NHL record for the longest assist streak by a rookie defenseman, set by Shayne Gostisbehere of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015-16.

Jake Evans scored the go-ahead goal with 2:15 left in regulation, rookie Lane Hutson matched an NHL record and the Montreal Canadiens stayed hot with a 3-2 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

So… Are you looking forward to the Four Nations Tournament? It seems that the excitement that was in Montreal has dissipated in recent weeks, and that’s normal. In fact, fans are more focused on the Canadiens’ season because things have been going better lately.

Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2.

MONTREAL (AP) — Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.

Jake Evans scored the game-winning goal with 2:15 remaining in regulation to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night. Evans finished a feed

Jake Evans scores with 2:15 remaining as the Canadiens close the gap between the teams in the Atlantic Division.

Patrik Laine was the overtime hero ... played just over eight minutes at left-wing on Montreal’s fourth line alongside Jake Evans and Joel Armia. “I liked how he handled himself,” said ...

Jake Evans, who centers the Habs' fourth line ... ice towards the left circle before firing a shot beneath Justin Holl's stick and in behind Lyon. Patrik Laine followed up with a power play goal in the final minute of the period, firing a shot through ...