Overview
- Victor Hedman scored the winning goal in the sixth shootout round, securing a 4-3 victory for the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Montreal Canadiens.
- The win ended the Lightning's four-game losing streak at home and moved them six points ahead of the Islanders for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
- Tyler Motte's shorthanded goal in the third period tied the game, highlighting the team's resilience.
- Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made crucial saves during the shootout, contributing significantly to the win.
- The Lightning have now won all three shootouts they have participated in this season, maintaining a perfect record.