The Montreal Canadiens discovered they're not in the North Division playoffs anymore, getting handled by the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 1 on the road. But a Game 2 win, and a split in Vegas, could change the trajectory of that series.
Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning evened their series up with the New York Islanders, though the game was not without controversy.
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Wednesday's game
Game 2: Montreal Canadiens at Vegas Golden Knights | 9 p.