Getty The Montreal Canadiens must make a crucial lineup change ahead of Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning at home.
The Montreal Canadiens could easily be up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Instead, the Habs are going back to Montreal with a split in Tampa. While that’s not a bad situation by any means, the fact is that a costly gaffe could have needlessly extended the series for Montreal.
The costly gaffe was the icing call that led to the J.J. Moser game-winner. Canadiens forward Kirby
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