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J.J. Moser, Lightning Bounce Back for OT Win over Habs

Brandon Hagel had a goal, assist and fight, and Nikita Kucherov tied it late as Tampa Bay outshot Montreal 27-25.

  • On Tuesday, J.J. Moser scored 12:48 into overtime to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, tying the first-round playoff series at 1-1.
  • Montreal entered the game leading the best-of-seven series 1-0 after capturing a 4-3 overtime victory in Florida on Sunday. The Canadiens sought to extend their early advantage.
  • Brandon Hagel recorded a "Gordie Howe hat trick" with a goal, assist, and fight. Goaltenders Jakub Dobes made 31 saves while Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 of 27 shots.
  • Both teams combined for 38 penalty minutes during the contest, marked by multiple line brawls that defined the physical nature of the Stanley Cup playoff matchup.
  • The series now shifts to Montreal for Game 3 on Friday, April 24, at 7 p.m. Both teams remain tied at one game apiece in the best-of-seven playoff series.
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