Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images(MONTREAL) — The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Ottawa Senators 2-1 in overtime to grab a 3-0 series lead.
Dale Weise spearheaded the Canadiens’ offensive attack, as his goal late in the third period sent the game to overtime, and his goal in overtime brought the victory to Montreal.
“Any time you score a winner like that, it’s pretty special,” Weise said. “I got pretty excited about that first one, too. That was a big goal. I just felt like we were pressuring and pressuring and we needed a good bounce like that to put the puck in the net. And thank goodness it was me.”
Ottawa’s goalie Craig Anderson got the nod in place of Andrew Hammond. He blocked 47 of the 49 shots he faced, but was not able to grab the victory.
“The guys battled so hard, played so well and to come up short is frustrating,” Anderson said. “I gave the team a chance to win, and that’s my job. It’s frustrating I wasn’t able to get the win for the guys. We’ve got to put this behind us and get ready to go.”
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