Montreal takes control of series
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Montreal takes control of series with 3-2 overtime win over Tampa Bay

Montreal has taken a 2-1 lead in its Stanley Cup playoff series against Tampa Bay after tonight's 3-2 overtime win.

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Montreal and Tampa Bay each scored once in the first and second periods. After a scoreless third period, the score was 2–2 at the end of regulation.

Just over two minutes into overtime, Montreal's Lane Hutson scored the decisive goal, after teammates Zachary Bolduc and Alexandre Texier set him up.

Montreal now leads the first-round series against Tampa Bay 2–1. The series is a best-of-seven; the next game will be played Monday night local time in Sweden.

First round:

Montreal–Tampa Bay 3–2 (Montreal leads the best-of-seven series 2–1)

Utah–Vegas 4–2 (Utah leads 2–1)

Anaheim–Edmonton 7–4 (Anaheim leads 2–1)

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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