Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series

Lane Hutson scored on a slap shot at 2:09 of overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night, April 25, 2026. The win gives Montreal a 2-1 series lead in the first-round playoff series, with all three games having gone to overtime. Kirby Dach tied the game in the second period, while Jakub Dobes made 15 saves; Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday night in Montreal.