Canadiens’ Gallagher goes from press box to blue paint in Game 5 win
Brendan Gallagher returned from being a healthy scratch to score the opening goal in the Montreal Canadiens' 3-2 Game 5 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, helping Montreal take a 3-2 series lead. Playing just 6:48 across 10 shifts, Gallagher made an immediate impact with his physical, net-front style. His goal and relentless energy were praised by teammates and coach Martin St. Louis, who credited Gallagher’s playoff readiness and character.
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Open this photo in gallery:Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of Wednesday's Game 5 of the Canadiens-Lightning first-round playoff matchup.Chris O'Meara/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountBrendan Gallagher stepped out of the press box and went straight back to his office.The blue paint.In his first shift of the playoffs, the veteran winger crashed the crease and opened the scoring, sparking the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 win – and 3-2 series lead – over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 on Wednesday.“That’s where you go,” Gallagher said.
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