The Tampa Bay Lightning have taken a commanding 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory in Game 2. The Lightning's Nikita Kucherov scored the decisive goal just 1:20 into the extra period, sending the crowd at Amalie Arena into a frenzy. The Canadiens had taken an early lead, but the Lightning fought back to tie the game in the second period. With the series now shifting to Montreal, the Canadiens will be looking to avoid a 3-0 deficit and keep their playoff hopes alive.


Game 2 Recap: Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 - OT  NHL.com