Jake Evans scored the go-ahead goal with 2:15 left in regulation, rookie Lane Hutson matched an NHL record and the Montreal Canadiens stayed hot with a 3-2 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday night.

Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night. Evans finished a feed from Joel Armia to break the tie with his 11th goal.

The Canadiens’ Lane Hutson extended his assist and point streaks (13 points; one goal, 12 assists) to nine games, tying the NHL record for the longest assist streak by a rookie defenseman, set by Shayne Gostisbehere of the Philadelphia Flyers in 2015-16.

Jake Evans scored the game-winning goal with 2:15 remaining in regulation to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.

The Montreal Canadiens face a difficult decision regarding forward Jake Evans, with conflicting reports adding intrigue to his future ahead of the March 7 trade deadline. NHL insider Pierre LeBrun revealed Wednesday that Montreal is interested in keeping Evans but isn’t committing to a long-term deal,

Since the beginning of the season, we have been singing the praises of Jake Evans. And for good reason. Clearly, the center player for the Canadiens has chosen the right season (a few months before full autonomy) to reach another level as a player for the Canadiens.

Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night. Evans finished a feed from Joel Armia to break the tie with his 11th goal.