Texier's Third-Period Go-Ahead Lifts Canadiens Past Lightning, Montreal Takes 3-2 Series Lead · Apr. 29, 2026
Montreal came out flying in Tampa, with Brendan Gallagher — a healthy scratch for the first four games — opening the scoring on a rebound just three minutes in. Kirby Dach doubled the lead before Jake Guentzel and Dominic James tied it for Tampa Bay. Then Alexandre Texier took a stretch pass from Lane Hutson, skated into the left circle, and beat Vasilevskiy 1:06 into the third to put the Canadiens ahead for good. Jakub Dobes made 38 saves, including 17 in the third as Tampa pulled their goalie, to seal the 3-2 win. Montreal leads the series 3-2 heading home for Game 6.
Apr 30, 2026
Source: NHL