Andrei Svechnikov’s overtime heroics and a relentless forecheck stifled Montreal, as Carolina’s dominant puck possession and defensive pressure secured a commanding edge in the Eastern Conference Final.

Andrei Svechnikov scored at 14:06 of overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference Final.

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to tie the Eastern Conference finals. Game 2 highlights:

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Nikolaj Ehlers scored his second goal of the game 3:29 into overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final at Lenovo Center on Saturday.

The Carolina Hurricanes are one game away from returning to the Stanley Cup Final after a 20-year absence. Standing in their way is the Montreal Canadiens. The Canes

The Carolina Hurricanes scored three goals in 2:47 against the Montreal Canadiens to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.

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