JJ Moser nets time beyond regulation winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2, tying the Stanley Cup Playoffs series at one. JJ Moser scored the time beyond regulation winner for the Lightning after they dominated the whole extra frame. Habs goalie Jakub Dobes stood tall for over half the frame, but Moser scored 12:48 into time beyond regulation.

THE LIGHTNING TAKE GAME 2 IN OVERTIME ⚡

J.J. MOSER’S FIRST CAREER PLAYOFF GOAL 🙌 pic.twitter.com/kBcp3aKplk

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Moser picked up speed, firing the puck from the highest of the far circle past Dobes’ glove. Moser had a breakout season for the Lightning this yr, earning an eight-year deal in the course of the campaign. Now, before that contract even starts, he has an iconic Stanley Cup Playoffs moment.

The Canadiens won Game 1 on Juraj Slafkovsky’s time beyond regulation winner, which finished off a hat trick for the previous top pick. Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was a lot better in Game 2, allowing Nikita Kucherov to tie the sport late within the third period. The 2-time Stanley Cup champion didn’t should do much in time beyond regulation, because the Canadiens didn’t manage a shot on goal.

The Lightning and the Canadiens head north for Game 3 on Friday night in what needs to be an electrical Bell Centre. Montreal had home playoff games last yr, but they were vanquished by the Washington Capitals quickly. Now, they’ve a win already within the bank against the Lightning.

The Lightning haven’t been out of the primary round since their 2022 Stanley Cup Final loss to the Colorado Avalanche. They finally got a solid Vasilevskiy performance within the playoffs and took full advantage. Now, they hit the road needing three more wins to advance.