{"id":629152,"date":"2026-04-25T03:03:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T03:03:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/629152\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T03:03:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T03:03:35","slug":"canadiens-are-home-for-game-3-against-the-lightening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/629152\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadiens are home for Game 3 against the Lightening"},"content":{"rendered":"

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. <\/p>\n

Dive into the gallery for a snapshot of the atmosphere at the Bell Centre, the game\u2019s big moments and on-ice drama.<\/p>\n

\"FansEvan Buhler \/Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"manProud fans wave Canadiens flags at pre-game celebrations before Friday night\u2019s crucial Game 3 against the Lightning. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"OneA 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<\/p>\n

\"fansCanadiens fans were in a jovial mood before Friday night\u2019s game. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"HabsCanadiens fans were full of anticipation before Friday night\u2019s crucial Game 3 in playoff series vs. the Lightning. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"habsIsaac Pollack nervously watches as the Lightning take on the Canadiens during Game 3. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"MontrealCanadiens 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<\/p>\n

\"twoCanadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle checks Lightning\u2019s Jake Guentzel into the bench during first period of Game 3. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"HabsCanadiens fan Thomas Murphy celebrates before the start of Game 3. Evan Buhler \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"LightningLightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stretches to make a save as Canadiens\u2019 Nick Suzuki watches during second period Friday night. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"Canadiens'Canadiens\u2019 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<\/p>\n

\"LightningLightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stops Canadiens\u2019 Ivan Demidov\u2019s breakaway shot during second period at the Bell Centre. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"CanadiensCanadiens goalie Jakub Dobes is beaten by a shot by Lightning\u2019 Brandon Hagel during second-period action in Game 3. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"Canadiens'Canadiens\u2019 Phillip Danault gets medical attention for a cut on his nose after getting into a scuffle with Lightning\u2019 Zemgus Girgensons during the third period. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"Canadiens'Canadiens\u2019 Josh Anderson battles with Lightning\u2019s Ryan McDonagh in front of goalie Andrei Vasilevsliy during third period. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"CanadiensCanadiens 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<\/p>\n

\"Canadiens'Canadiens\u2019 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<\/p>\n

\"Canadiens'Canadiens\u2019 Kirby Dach and Lightning\u2019s Emil Lilleberg watch as puck beats Bolts goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy for the game-winning goal in overtime Friday night. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"Canadiens'Canadiens\u2019 Lane Hutson waves to the crowd after being named first star of the game. John Mahoney \/ Montreal Gazette<\/p>\n

\"ThreeCanadiens fans celebrate the team\u2019s overtime win against Lightning Friday night. Evan Buhler<\/p>\n

\"AA throng of fans celebrate the Canadiens\u2019 overtime win outside the Bell Centre. Evan Buhler<\/p>\n

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