Latest News About Canadiens Vs Lightning

Here’s the latest on Canadiens vs. Lightning derived from recent coverage:

• Montreal won in OT to take a 2-1 lead in their first-round series, with Lane Hutson scoring the OT winner at 2:09 of overtime. This game continued the trend of playoff thrillers between the two teams [source: April 24, 2026 game recap].[1]
• The series has featured several overtime thrillers early on, indicating close, high-stakes games so far. The Canadiens also grabbed a comeback win in regulation earlier in the series, keeping their series momentum strong.[1]
• For broader context, ESPN and other outlets have tracked recent head-to-head results and series developments, including a recent 3-2 final in Montreal’s favor and other tight contests in the set.[5][6]

If you’d like, I can pull a concise, up-to-the-minute recap from a specific outlet (e.g., ESPN, AP) and summarize the key players, scoring timeline, and current series status in a quick table. Would you prefer a live-style update or a brief bullet summary?

Citations:

• Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in OT to take 2-1 lead in all extra-time series.[1]
• Lightning vs. Canadiens game details and multiple close contests in related coverage.[6][5]