Habs fans are out and ready for a high-energy showdown as the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the playoff series Friday night.
Dive into the gallery for a snapshot of the atmosphere at the Bell Centre, the game’s big moments and on-ice drama.
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Proud fans wave Canadiens flags at pre-game celebrations before Friday night’s crucial Game 3 against the Lightning. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
A lone Tampa Bay Lightning fan keeps his spirits up surrounded by a sea of red before the start of Game 3 against the Canadiens at the Bell Centre. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens fans were in a jovial mood before Friday night’s game. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens fans were full of anticipation before Friday night’s crucial Game 3 in playoff series vs. the Lightning. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Isaac Pollack nervously watches as the Lightning take on the Canadiens during Game 3. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens Hall of Famer Yvan Cournoyer carries the torch into the arena prior to Game 3 at the Bell Centre Friday night. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle checks Lightning’s Jake Guentzel into the bench during first period of Game 3. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens fan Thomas Murphy celebrates before the start of Game 3. Evan Buhler / Montreal Gazette
Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stretches to make a save as Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki watches during second period Friday night. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens’ Kirby Dach is congratulated by Alex Newhook, left, and Josh Anderson after scoring the tying goal against the Lightning during second period Friday night. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stops Canadiens’ Ivan Demidov’s breakaway shot during second period at the Bell Centre. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes is beaten by a shot by Lightning’ Brandon Hagel during second-period action in Game 3. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens’ Phillip Danault gets medical attention for a cut on his nose after getting into a scuffle with Lightning’ Zemgus Girgensons during the third period. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens’ Josh Anderson battles with Lightning’s Ryan McDonagh in front of goalie Andrei Vasilevsliy during third period. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis complains to referee Chris Rooney during a stop in the action in the third-period of Game 3. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson is hugged by Cole Caufield after scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Lightning Friday night at the Bell Centre. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens’ Kirby Dach and Lightning’s Emil Lilleberg watch as puck beats Bolts goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy for the game-winning goal in overtime Friday night. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens’ Lane Hutson waves to the crowd after being named first star of the game. John Mahoney / Montreal Gazette
Canadiens fans celebrate the team’s overtime win against Lightning Friday night. Evan Buhler
A throng of fans celebrate the Canadiens’ overtime win outside the Bell Centre. Evan Buhler
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