Kirby Dach has not had the easiest NHL career. Dach has battled through frequent injuries and worse. However, on Friday night, he was clutch on the ice even in limited ice time. Despite playing less than 12 minutes, the center scored a goal and added an assist in Montreal's 3-2 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dach managed two shots on goal and was on the ice for all of the Canadiens goals. Alexandre Texier also had a goal and assist but noted that Dach was able to screen Andrei Vasilevskiy which lead to the Lane Hutson overtime tally. A little self confidence goes a long way and Dach could see more ice time going forward in this series.

Connor McDavid lit the lamp on Friday night and added an assist. The power play goal in the third period cut the deficit to one at the time. However, Jackson LaCombe continued to frustrate the center of the Edmonton Oilers early and often. McDavid appeared almost a step slow at times. He did have three shots on goal but missed three shots. The captain of Edmonton was also a -4 with two giveaways. McDavid did deliver three hits in the 7-4 Game 3 defeat. He also lost eight of 11 face-offs at the dot. Something appears off, whether it be injury or frustration, but the Oilers may have to consider playing Leon Draisaitl with McDavid more often.

Karel Vejmelka was peppered on Friday night with a lot of shots from the Vegas Golden Knights. The Utah Mammoth goaltender turned aside 30 shots in the 4-2 victory. Vejmelka held Vegas to two goals on the road in Game 2. However, his performance in Game 3 may have been the highlight of Friday night. Vejmelka made quite a few sensational saves and kept Vegas from making a comeback. Utah only managed 12 shots on goal as the ice tilted toward the Czech goalie. There is a reason why the workhorse who started 64 games (38 wins) continues to be relied on so heavily. He makes that extra save including a critical one on Tomas Hertl late to preserve the two goal lead.

Lane Hutson called his own shot early in overtime on Friday night for the Montreal Canadiens. The defenseman launched a blast with much speed past Andrei Vasilevskiy to give Montreal a critical 3-2 win in Game 3 of their best-of-seven series. Not only did the Canadiens go up 2-1 in the series but now they have home ice advantage back. Hutson also blocked four shots, produced two shots on goal, and delivered three hits. Hutson scored 12 goals during the regular season but has two already in three postseason games as the young defenseman continues to produce at the right time for Montreal.