Lightning Tie Series with Overtime Win Against Canadiens in Game 2
Moserβs OT goal gives Lightning series-tying 3-2 win over Canadiens in Game 2: Takeaways
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The Tampa Bay Lightning leveled their Eastern Conference First Round series against the Montreal Canadiens with a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2 at Benchmark International Arena. J.J. Moser scored his first career playoff goal to secure the win, breaking Tampa Bay's seven-game overtime losing streak. The series now heads to Montreal for Games 3 and 4.
- 01J.J. Moser scored the game-winning goal in overtime, his first career playoff goal.
- 02Nikita Kucherov ended a 16-game playoff goal drought with a crucial equalizer.
- 03Brandon Hagel recorded a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, scoring a goal, assisting another, and earning a fighting major.
- 04Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves, rebounding from a poor performance in Game 1.
- 05The Lightning outshot the Canadiens 8-0 in overtime.
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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.
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This win boosts the Lightning's morale and home performance, crucial for their playoff progression.
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