Game 3 Recap: Toronto Maple Leafs take 2-1 series lead over Montreal Canadiens

TORONTO -- The Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series Monday night to take a 2-1 lead.

The Leafs were able to tie up the series Saturday with a 5-1 win over the Canadiens after losing Game 1.

CTVNewsToronto.ca has a recap of the game highlights below:

 

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  Toronto Maple Leafs Morgan Rielly (44) celebrates with teammates Auston Matthews (34) Zach Hyman (11) after scoring the second goal during second period NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action against the Montreal Canadiens, in Montreal, Monday, May 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz