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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.