Bolts, Canadiens trade late goals in emotional 2-1 loss for Lightning
Beat writer Benjamin Pierce recaps Thursday's loss to the Habs
www.nhl.comHere’s the latest on Canadiens vs. Lightning, based on recent reporting.
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Canadiens won a playoff-style clash in OT to take a 2-1 series lead; Lane Hutson’s OT goal stood as the winner, following Kirby Dach’s and other key scores in regulation. This dramatic finish continued the trend of tight, late-into-OT thrillers between the teams in this series.
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The series has featured multiple one-goal games and overtime decisions, underscoring how evenly matched these clubs have been through the early games of the first round. Montreal’s offense and timely goaltending have found ways to counter Tampa Bay’s depth and playoff poise.
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For game 4 and beyond, look for special teams to be a deciding factor; both teams have shown the ability to capitalize in power plays and to limit opponent’s power-play chances in this series. Expect adjustments from both benches as the series shifts to Montreal in the next matchup.
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If you’re tracking by date, the latest confirmed result is Montreal 3, Tampa Bay 2 in overtime on Friday, giving Montreal a 2-1 series lead; further updates will come as the teams continue the best-of-seven.
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