Slafkovsky OT Heroics Lift Canadiens in Game One
About this episode
Juraj Slafkovskys Overtime Heroics Propel Canadiens to Series Lead
In a thrilling Game One, Juraj Slafkovsky scored the game-winning goal in overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Slafkovsky, who also had a power-play goal in the second period, capitalized on a high-sticking call against Jake Guentzel.
Josh Anderson and Nick Suzuki each contributed a goal and an assist, while Cole Caufield added three assists. Jakub Dobes made 20 saves in his playoff debut.
For the Lightning, Brandon Hagel and Darren Raddysh scored twice, and Jake Guentzel recorded three assists. However, their power play struggled, going 0 for 7 in their last seven playoff overtimes.
The Canadiens now hold a 1-0 series lead, setting the stage for an intense Game Two on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern.
Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/874e5e5ac6f70779
Get every episode summarized
Each time NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Transcript ready
14 searchable segments. Every word is indexed and playable.
Full transcript
NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Slafkovsky OT Heroics Lift Canadiens in Game One. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
It's April 20th. You're listening to NHL News today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Jorosh Lovkovsky came through big time, ripping his third power play goal at 122 and over time, to hand the Montreal Canadians a 4-3. Win over the Tepebe Lightning in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Josh Anderson tallied the other Canadians goal, while Nick Suzuki and Cole Caulfield each picked up two assists. Goalie Jokov-Dobbs stood tall with 20 saves in his playoff debut. On the Lightning side, Brandon Hagel scored twice. Darren Radish added one, and Jake Gwinsel dished three assists with Nikita Kusheroff right behind. At two, Andrej Baselowski turned to side 15 shots, but Tepebe's now zero for seven in their last seven playoff over times. Power plays swung the game, with Slavkovsky notching two for Montreal, including the equalizer, late in the second, and the overtime dagger off A, high-sticking call on Gwinsel.
Canadians grab a one-nothing series lead as the playoffs heat up. Game 2 drops Tuesday at 7pm Eastern Ride Back at Bell Center.
More episodes
More from NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jamie Glance Rising Star in 2027 Draft | NHL News
NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pettersson’s Bounce-Back Blueprint | NHL News
NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kucherov’s Future with Tampa Bay | NHL News
NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kreider Reunites with St. Louis in Montreal | NHL News
NHL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!