Canadiens, Lightning clash in Game 2 overtime

The Canadiens faced off against the Lightning in a thrilling Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, which ultimately ended in overtime with a score of 3-2, evening the series. Early in the first period, the Canadiens' top lines pressured the Lightning, with notable plays from Alex Newhook and Lane Hutson.

Despite a strong start, Tampa Bay struck first with a goal from Brandon Hagel following a broken stick from Kaiden Guhle. The Canadiens responded with a power-play goal from Hutson, tying the game after a series of penalties from both teams.

In the second period, Josh Anderson scored to give Montreal a late lead, but the Lightning tied it up with a wraparound goal from Nikita Kucherov. The third period saw a series of penalties and missed opportunities for both sides, leading to an intense overtime.

In the extra frame, the Lightning dominated possession, and after several minutes of pressure, J.J. Moser scored the game-winning goal. This game showcased the resilience of the Canadiens, especially from players like Josh Anderson and goaltender Jakub Dobes, while raising concerns about their overtime performance.

Game 3 is set to take place on Friday night in Montreal.