The Montreal Canadiens secured a 3-2 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday in Game 5 of their first-round NHL playoff series, taking a 3-2 lead and pushing the Lightning to the brink of elimination. The game showcased intense moments. The Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy was seen before the game. The Canadian National Anthem was sung before the game. Brendan Gallagher scored for the Canadiens. Anthony Cirelli was knocked to the ice. Dominic James celebrated a goal for the Lightning. Kirby Dach scored for the Canadiens. Jake Guentzel scored for the Lightning. The Canadiens celebrated their 3-2 win.