Kirby Dach Leads Canadiens to 3‑2 Overtime Win
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- Kirby Dach deactivated his Instagram after receiving a flood of hostile messages following his errors in Game 2 against Tampa Bay.
- Fans chanted "Kirby!" during the warm‑ups for Game 3 in Montreal, showing public support for the forward.
- Kirby Dach posted a secondary assist, scored the tying goal in the second period, and was on ice for Lane Hutson’s overtime winner, finishing plus‑3 in 11:32 of ice time.
- Marty St. Louis urged fans to rally behind Dach, saying "we need all hands on deck, fans included," after the Game 2 mishaps.
- Nick Suzuki praised the fan chants and highlighted the team’s unity, noting that the supporters "have been unbelievable all year."
- The Canadiens secured a 3‑2 overtime win in Game 3, taking a 2‑1 lead in the series and setting up Game 4 in Montreal.
Why it matters: The Canadiens gain a 2‑1 series lead and renewed momentum, while the Lightning lose ground after a costly overtime defeat; the fan‑driven boost to Dach illustrates how immediate support can swing a playoff game’s outcome in the short term for both teams.
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