The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens faced off in overtime for the third consecutive game, ending regulation tied 2-2. The series, which began in Florida, saw each team winning one game before heading to Montreal. Kirby Dach equalized for the Canadiens with a goal in the second period, while Brayden Point and Brandon Hagel scored for the Lightning. Dach also assisted on Alexandre Texier’s opening goal. Tampa Bay’s goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy, made 26 saves, thwarting breakaway attempts by Montreal’s Cole Caufield and Josh Anderson. Game 4 is set for Sunday night in Montreal, with the series currently balanced.
QUESTION: How might the outcome of this closely contested series impact the morale and performance of the winning team in future games?
Lightning and Canadiens tied 2-2 heading to 3rd straight overtime game
