Defenseman J.J. Moser scored the game-winning goal in overtime, lifting the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night.

Series Evened at 1-1

The win ties the best-of-seven NHL playoff series at 1-1 as the action now moves to Montreal. The atmosphere inside the arena was electric as Tampa Bay secured a dramatic come-from-behind victory in Game 2.

Moser Nets Overtime Winner

J.J. Moser’s decisive goal came at the 12:48 mark of the overtime period. This victory ended a concerning trend for the Lightning, who had lost four consecutive home playoff games and 10 of their last 11 postseason appearances dating back to the 2022 Stanley Cup Final.

Hagel Records Gordie Howe Hat Trick

Brandon Hagel stood out for the Lightning, achieving a rare Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, an assist, and a fight. His physical play and offensive contributions provided a crucial momentum shift.

Kucherov Forces Overtime

Star forward Nikita Kucherov forced the game into overtime with a wraparound goal at 12:33 of the third period. The goal, his first in 17 postseason games since April 19, 2023, came off a deflection from Hagel’s stick.

Vasilevskiy Shines in Net

Veteran goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was a steady presence in net, stopping 25 of 27 shots faced. His performance provided the defensive stability needed to secure the win.

Series Shifts to Montreal

Games 3 and 4 will be played in Montreal on Friday and Sunday, respectively. The Lightning will aim to maintain their momentum, while the Canadiens will look to regain control of the series.

Cooper Praises Team Discipline

Head coach Jon Cooper expressed pride in his team’s resilience and discipline despite falling behind early. He emphasized the importance of the collective effort from all lines in breaking their home-ice slump.