In a thrilling opener to their highly anticipated first-round playoff series, the Montreal Canadiens emerged victorious over the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 4-3 win in Game 1. The Canadiens' young star, Juraj Slafkovsky, made a lasting impression on the night, scoring the game-winning goal on the power play just 1:22 into overtime. The 22-year-old forward, who was selected as the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL draft, has been making a strong case for himself as a key contributor to the Canadiens' playoff push. With this crucial win, Montreal sets the tone for the series, but can they maintain their momentum against the formidable Lightning in Game 2?
Juraj Slafkovsky, 22, the 2022 No. 1 pick, scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens edged the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series Sunday night at Benchmark International Arena.
