Montreal Canadiens top Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in game 1 of the playoffs

Montreal Canadiens top Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in game 1 of the playoffs

April 20, 2026 6:34 pm EST.

"It's a great way to start the series," said one Montreal Canadiens fan after the Habs edged the Lightning in Game 1, with Slafkovsky sealing the win with a hat trick in overtime. Lola Kalder reports.

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