In a thrilling Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round, the Tampa Bay Lightning overcame the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime, tying the series at one game each. Defenseman J.J. Moser scored the decisive goal, marking his first career playoff tally and ending Tampa Bay's seven-game overtime playoff losing streak. The Lightning had a strong performance in overtime, outshooting the Canadiens 8-0. Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for Tampa Bay, while Nikita Kucherov tied the game late in the third period with his first playoff goal in 17 games. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves, showcasing his skills after a lackluster Game 1. The Canadiens initially took the lead with goals from Lane Hutson and Josh Anderson, but the Lightning's resilience shone through as they prepare for the next two games at Bell Centre in Montreal. The physicality of the game was evident, with a total of 23 penalties and 77 hits recorded.