Texier’s third-period goal puts Canadiens in front in series with Lightning
Alexandre Texier scored early in the third period to give the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead. Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes made 38 saves as all five games in the series have been decided by one goal. The Lightning face elimination in Game 6, set to return to Montreal after losing 10 of their last 12 postseason home games.
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Open this photo in gallery:Montréal Canadiens centre Kirby Dach (77) celebrates with the bench after his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday in Tampa.Chris O'meara/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAlexandre Texier broke a tie 1:06 into the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.Rookie Jakub Dobes stopped 38 shots to help Montreal move within a victory of advancing for the first time since losing to the Lightning in the Stanley Cup Finals in 2021.Brendan Gallagher got his first goal in his first game this series and Kirby Dach also scored for the Canadiens.Game 6 is Friday…
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