Moser scores in OT as Lightning beat Canadiens 3-2 to even series 1-1
Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman J.J. Moser (90) celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Montreal Canadiens during overtime in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)
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Apr 21, 2026 | 8:06 PM
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — J.J. Moser scored at 12:48 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 come-from-behind victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night, tying the first-round NHL playoff series at 1-1.
The best-of-seven series shifts to Montreal for two games, with Game 3 on Friday night. Game 4 is Sunday.
Brandon Hagel had a Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fight, and teammate Nikita Kucherov also scored for Tampa Bay. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 shots.
The Lightning had lost four consecutive home playoff games and 10 of the past 11, dating to Game 4 against Colorado in the 2022 Stanley Cup final.
