Jake Evans scores with 2:15 remaining as the Canadiens close the gap between the teams in the Atlantic Division.

They Montreal Canadiens may owe their recent victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning to Jake Evans. They don’t owe him a new contract.

Following a statement win against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Montreal Canadiens forward Jake Evans voiced a very strong message to every team in the NHL.

With the trade deadline fast approaching, big decisions are approaching as well for the Montreal Canadiens, including what to do with Jake Evans.

Tampa Bay isn’t piling up points, especially on the road, while other Atlantic Division teams are surging into the playoff picture.

Third period MTL 3, TBL 2 17:44 Jake Evans (11) - Joel Armia, Alexandre Carrier Jake Evans secured Montreal’s first lead in the game’s closing minutes, sending his one-timer from the left circle into the top half of the Lightning net with just over two minutes remaining.

On Tuesday night at Bell Centre, the Montreal Canadians overcame a two-goal deficit to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 and improve to 24-19-4. Montreal center Jake Evans scored

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 Tampa Bay Lightning do not have the results to show for the effort halfway through their four-game road trip, but coach Jon Cooper and his group like the on-ice showing.

The Montreal Canadiens remain in the playoff mix as they are back in a wildcard spot. Most people expected them to play meaningful hockey, but many did not expect this. Now the question is, can the Montreal Canadiens make the playoffs?

Don't look now, but the Montreal Canadiens are occupying one of the wild card positions in the Eastern Conference. The upstart Canadiens are 7-2-1 in their last