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Kostopoulos Gives Canadiens 4-3 OT Win

Montreal takes 1-0 series lead against Philadelphia

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 24, 2008 10:08 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Tom Kostopoulos scored 48 seconds into overtime to give the Montreal Canadiens a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in the opening game of their second-round series. Kostopoulos put his own rebound past Martin Biron shortly after a faceoff in Philadelphia's zone for his third goal of the playoffs.

Alex Kovalev drew Montreal even with 28.6 seconds remaining in regulation, scoring a power-play goal off a faceoff with goalie Carey Price pulled for an extra attacker. Flyers center Jeff Carter's stick broke as he lost the faceoff to Saku Koivu, and Kovalev beat Biron with a shot into the top right corner. It was Philly's third blown two-goal lead of the postseason.

Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges, left, holds off Philadelphia Flyers' Patrick Thoresen, from Norway, during the first period.
Montreal Canadiens' Josh Gorges, left, holds off Philadelphia Flyers' Patrick Thoresen, from Norway, during the first period.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Paul Chiasson)
Montreal Canadiens' Tom Kostopoulos, left, scores the winning goal on Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Martin Biron.
Montreal Canadiens' Tom Kostopoulos, left, scores the winning goal on Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Martin Biron.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Ryan Remiorz)
Philadelphia Flyers' R.J. Umberger, left, celebrates his goal as he skates past Montreal Canadiens' Roman Hamrlik, from the Czech Republic.
Philadelphia Flyers' R.J. Umberger, left, celebrates his goal as he skates past Montreal Canadiens' Roman Hamrlik, from the Czech Republic.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Paul Chiasson)
Philadelphia Flyers' Patrick Thoresen, top, celebrates after teammate R.J. Umberger (not shown) scored the first goal.
Philadelphia Flyers' Patrick Thoresen, top, celebrates after teammate R.J. Umberger (not shown) scored the first goal.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Ryan Remiorz)
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