Lane Hutson scores overtime winner, Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2

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Lane Hutson's slap shot from the point beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime, giving the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win and a 2-1 series lead. Hutson, wearing No. 4, blasted the puck at 145 km/h (90 mph) through traffic in front of the net, and Texier and Bolduc were credited with the assists. Hutson said, "might be my first slapshot all year, really happy it went in," a surprising offensive spark that hands Montreal momentum in the series.

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@habsonreddit.bsky.social

Lane Hutson’s Habs playoff OT winner at the Bell Centre tonight 🔥

34245d ago

STANLEY the IRATE!4

I hope the Habs bring home Lord Stanley's Cup.

Ron3

I could watch this 1000 Times

lepoche.bsky.social3

He’s here, he’s there, he’s every-fucking-where! Lane Hutson Lane Hutson.

Hawk2

Best place to watch a sporting event. Sweet clip!

Scott Matla

@scottmatla.bsky.social

Lane Hutson smokes the OT winner Habs up 2-1 in the series

21745d ago

bcsax.bsky.social6

Texier's play there was so good!!

Mlapha🇨🇦6

in your fucking face Kucherov. how about the Habs fans!

Canuck Red2

That’s as good a slapshot as you’ll see in these playoffs. Unreal talent.

adamfirebear🏳️‍🌈⛸️2

Lane's first ever GWG in a playoff game and he barely celebrates lmao. omg this kid.

Jack Todd

@jacktodd.bsky.social

Dang Lightning. That intimidation thing is workin' out for ya, eh? Lane Hutson was so terrified, he scored the winner in OT.

14345d ago

Adam Noodelman6

He's at a point per game pace in his career in the playoffs so far. Turns out he's not too small to do it in the playoffs

🇨🇦Eric🇨🇦6

Just start game 4 in OT already…

Rolo Belle6

Hutson is in a league of his own when it comes to wanting to win. Not meant as a slight against any of the other Habs, but I don't think I've seen that level of determination since Guy Lafleur. We're so lucky to have him

T-Fish🇨🇦🍁5

Held the pricks to 17 shots. Wowza

Mick Chow2

Again. Sabourin was out there end of 3rd period.

bartmansky.bsky.social2

The dickhead (keyboard worrier) who called you out earlier and called you adolescent. This win's for him!

Priyanta Emrith

@habsinhighheels.bsky.social

LANE HUTSON OVERTIME WINNER!! #Habs take a 2-1 series lead!

12845d ago

BarDown

@bardown.bsky.social

LANE HUTSON WINS GAME 3 FOR MONTREAL IN OT! (🎥: NHL on TNT)

8345d ago

Mitch Melnick

@mitchmelnick.bsky.social

Talked about it this w/ @arponbasu.bsky.social @tsn690.bsky.social For a player who “doesn’t have an NHL shot” Lane Hutson still managed to score 6 goals as a rookie. Doubled it in a year. Quinn Hughes didn’t hit double figures in goals until his 5th season.

5345d ago

Karine Hains

@karinehains.bsky.social

Hutson ends the game in OT 3-2 Montreal. Feels like a good time to share this again: thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal... #GoHabsGo

4245d ago

NHL Goals

@nhlgoals.bsky.social

Montreal goal! Scored by Lane Hutson with 17:51 remaining in the OT period. Assisted by Alexandre Texier and Zachary Bolduc. Montreal: 3 Tampa Bay: 2 #TBLvsMTL #GoHabsGo #GoBolts

2445d ago

Swandad

@swandad.bsky.social

BBBBBBBBBBBUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT by LANE HUTSON!!!!!!! Habs win! Habs win! Habs WWWIIIIINNNN!! #gohabsgo

2545d ago

ian

@maybeitsian.bsky.social

lane hutson becoming a shooting threat is so funny. he’s supposed to have weaknesses. and he’s just like nah lmao

2745d ago

NHL (Bot)

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Hey /CanadiensMTL fans, how are we doing after that incredible overtime victory? 😆 We want to see your reactions to Lane Hutson's game winner! 🎥 #StanleyCup Upload them ➡️ https://gf.fan/nhl/stanleycupplayoffs

1945d ago

Eyes On The Prize

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Canadiens vs. Lightning Top Six Minutes: Lane Hutson's booming shot puts Montreal up 2-1 www.habseyesontheprize.com/canadiens-li...

945d ago

NHL Public Relations (Bot)

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Lane Hutson became the youngest American defenseman in /NHL history to score an OT goal and helped the /CanadiensMTL take a 2-1 series lead. #StanleyCup #NHLStats: media.nhl.com