Montreal Canadiens

WATCH: Slafkovsky scores OT winner to complete the hat trick

Published

April 19, 2026

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Montreal Canadiens left-winger Juraj Slafkovsky scored the OT winner in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning to win 4-3. All three goals were scored on a power play

SLAF COMPLETES THE HATTY TO WIN IT IN OVERTIME!!! 🚨

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HABS TAKE GAME 1!!! 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/gGx1B4SJwR

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With the win, the Canadiens take a 1-0 series lead over the Lightning. They finished third in the Atlantic, giving the Lightning home-ice advantage in the series. The Canadiens only had 20 shots on goal all game, but it was enough to squeak out the win.

Slafkovsky now has five career playoff goals. Four of them have come on the power-play.

About the Author Published Apr 19, 2026

CAMERON JOYCE

Cameron Joyce is an NCAAF, NFL, NHL, and MLB beat writer for Ball Exclusives. Cameron also previously worked at The University of Alabama's newspaper, "The Crimson White," covering volleyball and baseball.