Nhl Playoffs 2018 Dan Girardi The Unlikely Ot Hero For Lightning In Game 4 Win

With Boston and Tampa Bay deadlocked at 3-3 in overtime, the Welland, Ont., product redirected a pass from Alex Killorn and knocked the game-winning goal into the net with only his left hand on the stick. 

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It’s Girardi’s second goal of the playoffs so far, both of which were scored in Round 2. Prior to his pair of goals against Boston, the defenseman hadn’t scored in the postseason since 2014.

The OT victory gives Tampa Bay a 3-1 series lead. The two teams return to action Sunday for Game 5 in Tampa Bay.