Relentless Hurricanes beat Canadiens in overtime to tie up Eastern Conference final
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime, tying the Eastern Conference final series at 1-1. Nikolaj Ehlers scored the decisive goal just over three minutes into the extra period. The series now shifts to Montreal for Game 3, where the Canadiens will seek to regain their momentum.
- ▪The Hurricanes applied relentless pressure to secure their overtime victory.
- ▪Nikolaj Ehlers scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime.
- ▪The series is tied 1-1 as it heads to Montreal for Game 3.
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Open this photo in gallery:Hurricanes forward Nikolaj Ehlers celebrates his overtime goal against the Canadiens on Saturday night. The third-round playoff matchup is tied 1-1 entering Game 3 in Montreal on Monday.Jared C. Tilton/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe Carolina Hurricanes shook off the rust and played their kind of smashmouth game to win Game 2 of the Eastern Conference final in overtime on Saturday, applying relentless pressure with fearsome discipline and snuffing out the spark of a young, skilled team in a dispiriting 3-2 loss for the Montreal Canadiens. Habs coach Martin St.
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