Habs Snatch Game Five, Lead Series 3-2

0:00Montreal Canadiens just snagged a huge 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in game 5, grabbing a 3-2 series lead in this tight. First round matchup. Alexander Texier broke a 1-all tie, just 1 minute and 6 seconds into the 3rd period with a slick wrist shot that flipped over Andre. Vasilevsky's glove, putting the habs ahead for good. Rookie Goli Jocobdobs stood tall with 38 saves, while Brendan Gallagher notched his first goal of the series in his debut game back, and Kirby Doc added another to fuel the comeback vibe. All 5 games so far have been nail-biders decided by just 1 goal, with the first 3 going to overtime, and the team splitting the middle 2 in Montreal. Tampa got goals from Dominic James in his first playoff tally and Jake Gwensel, but they're now one loss away from an early exit, struggling with 10. Losses in their last 12 home playoff games. Game 6 hits the bell center Friday night. That's your Tampa Bay News today update.

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