Canadiens and Lightning tied 2-2 after regulation in Game 2 of first-round series | National Sports

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning played to a 2-2 tie through regulation on Tuesday night and are headed to overtime in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series.

Lane Hutson and Josh Anderson scored for the Canadiens, who lead the best-of-seven series 1-0 after a 4-3 overtime win in the series opener on Sunday.

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