Montreal Canadiens 2 vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 3 (OT) Round 1, Game 2 - Post-Game Notes
JJ Moser plays the hero in OT, as the Bolts battle back to level the series
Canadiens 2 vs. Lightning 3 (OT) Post-Game Notes
ByGustavo Chacon
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens once again brought the drama on Tuesday night in Game 2 of their First Round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup.
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Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning fight during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning cheers on the crowd as heads to the penalty box after a fight against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning checks Phillip Danault #24 of the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Jake Evans #71 of the Montréal Canadiens brings the puck up ice past Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal as Cole Caufield #13 of the Montréal Canadiens reacts during the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning moves around Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montréal Canadiens during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning cheers on the crowd as he and Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens head to the penalty box during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Alexandre Carrier #45 of the Montréal Canadiens blocks a shot by Brayden Point #21 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Montréal Canadiens celebrate a goal as Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning allows a goal top the Montréal Canadiens as Juraj Slafkovský #20 and Cole Caufield #13 look on during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal as Cole Caufield #13 of the Montréal Canadiens reacts during the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning looks back as a shot by the Montréal Canadiens hits the post during the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning brings the puck up ice against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with Jayden Struble #47 during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save as Oliver Kapanen #91 of the Montréal Canadiens reaches past Nick Paul #20 for the rebound during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Tampa Bay Lightning players celebrate the game-winning goal during the overtime period against the Montréal Canadiens in Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: J.J. Moser #90 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning makes a save against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal with Darren Raddysh #43 as Cole Caufield #13 of the Montréal Canadiens reacts during the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens reaches to knock the puck away from Gage Goncalves #93 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in front of Jakub Dobes #75 during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates his goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save on a tip from Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after scoring against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Zemgus Girgensons #28 of the Tampa Bay Lightning as Mike Matheson #8 defends during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after scoring against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens watches a goal by the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after scoring against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after scoring against the Montréal Canadiens during the first period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Fans celebrate a goal by the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Montréal Canadiens during the third period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Montréal Canadiens celebrate a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Two TAMPA, FL - APRIL 21: Members of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate the game-winning goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the overtime period of Game Two of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
