The Tampa Bay Lightning fall 3-2 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 3.
We break down what went wrong, key moments that decided the game, and how the Bolts respond moving forward in this playoff series.

Then, we’re joined by Bob Grove, a veteran NHL journalist with over 30 years covering the Pittsburgh Penguins and the league, for an exclusive interview. We dive into his insights on today’s NHL, playoff hockey, and what makes championship teams different.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning take Game 2 in dramatic fashion with a 3-2 overtime win over Montreal! ⚡

In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes is joined by Raw Charge Managing Editor Justin Godfrey to break down everything from Game 2 of this best-of-7 series.

We dive into:

• Tampa Bay’s clutch overtime performance
• Key plays and standout players in the 3-2 victory
• What went right for the Lightning — and what Montreal needs to fix
• And a full preview of Games 3 & 4 as the series shifts to Montreal

Can the Lightning keep momentum on the road? Or will the Canadiens respond at home?

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The Tampa Bay Lightning drop Game 1 in heartbreaking fashion, falling 4-3 in overtime to the Montreal Canadiens. In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we break down everything that led to the OT loss — from key defensive lapses to standout performances and momentum-shifting moments.

We dive into:

• What went right & wrong for the Lightning in Game 1
• Key plays that changed the outcome
• Player performances (who stood out, who struggled)
• The impact of the Montreal & Tampa power plays

Plus, we look ahead to Game 2 — what Tampa Bay needs to adjust, lineup changes to watch, and keys to evening the series.

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