Article: Canadiens win in OT for 2-0 lead

Bobby Smith scored on a backhander at 12:24 of overtime Wednesday night, giving the host Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 victory over the Boston Bruins and a two-game lead in the Adams Division finals.

Smith came out from behind the net to the right of goaltender Reggie Lemelin and swept the puck past Lemelin's glove, giving the Canadiens their third overtime victory in six playoff games this year.

The Canadiens, seeking revenge for last year's five-game loss to the Bruins in the Adams final, won the first two games at home. Games 3 and 4 will be played tomorrow and Saturday in Boston.

Montreal goaltender Patrick Roy extended his unbeaten streak at the Forum to 29-0-4 by making 27 saves. ...

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