Lightning Break Through with Dominant Win Over Canadiens
So, let’s talk about this one—because the Tampa Bay Lightning finally snapped out of their slump, and they did it in a big, convincing way. After being shut out in back-to-back games and riding a four-game losing streak, they came into Montreal needing a spark. And that spark was definitely found. The Lightning walked out of Bell Centre with a 6–1 win over the Canadiens, and the game felt like Tampa Bay regaining its identity piece by piece.
Darren Raddysh really stole the spotlight with two goals, marking a special night for him—his 200th NHL game, and only his second career outing with multiple goals. What made it even sweeter was the way he talked about it afterward. He made it sound like he was just grateful to be in the league, but his performance showed a lot more than gratitude. It showed confidence and control, especially during a game where Tampa desperately needed someone to step up.
It also helped that Tampa finally got on the board early. Brayden Point ended the team’s scoring drought, which had stretched more than 130 minutes. His goal wasn’t just important on the scoreboard; it felt like the emotional lift the team had been waiting for. Once he got things rolling, you could almost feel Tampa loosen up. Moments later, Pontus Holmberg jumped out of the penalty box, grabbed a loose puck, and slid in a breakaway goal that clearly rattled Montreal. By the time Nikita Kucherov fired in Tampa’s third of the period, it felt like the Canadiens were already on their heels.
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Montreal, meanwhile, had a tough night all around. Jakub Dobes struggled early and was pulled after one period, and Sam Montembeault didn’t fare much better in relief. The Habs just couldn’t contain Tampa’s speed or decision-making, and those early defensive lapses cost them dearly. Even their reliable point-producer Cole Caufield saw his 11-game streak come to an end, which probably added to their frustration.
If there was one bright spot for Montreal, it was Oliver Kapanen’s late second-period power-play goal, and Nick Suzuki’s assist added to his blistering pace this season. Still, that lone goal did little to shift the momentum.
One emotional moment came when Charle-Edouard D’Astous, playing his first NHL game in Montreal in front of around 50 family members, scored and finished the game plus-5. You could feel how much it meant to him.
The only major concern for Tampa was Victor Hedman leaving the game after the first period with an undisclosed injury. Jon Cooper didn’t hide his worry, so that’s something the team will definitely watch closely.
But overall, the night belonged to Tampa Bay—a team that rediscovered its scoring touch, leaned on strong goaltending from Jonas Johansson, and finally broke the skid in a statement win.
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