Event Brief
Canadiens take 3-2 lead over Lightning in Tampa
Filed: Apr 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: Montreal beat Tampa 3-2 at Benchmark International Arena, moving one win from the second round.
WHO: Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning; goalie Dobe and Vasilevskiy
WHAT: Canadiens defeat Lightning 3-2 to take a 3-2 series lead
WHEN: Apr 29, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
WHERE: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
WHY: Montreal won the best-of-seven series game 3-2, putting them one win from the second round.
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