In the NHL:
*The Montreal Canadiens moved closer to their first Stanley Cup Finals in almost 20 years by defeating Vegas 4-1. The Canadiens lead the series 3-2 and could clinch a Cup Finals berth on home ice Thursday night.
*Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning could clinch a Finals berth Wednesday night by eliminating the New York Islanders on the road. The Lightning lead that series 3-2.
