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

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

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.

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

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.

Jake Evans scored the winning goal with 2:15 remaining to rally the Montreal Canadiens past the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 on Tuesday night.

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.

Another giant depth forward at 6-foot-5 and 220 pounds, Brazeau traveled the long road to the NHL and has earned a raise on his league-minimum $775,000 contract. He’s already hit the 10-goal mark for the first time in his career this season. Brazeau is a hard-working player who doesn’t hesitate to finish his checks.

The Canadiens could be buyers at the trade deadline. This would alter the landscape of the market, but it also signals a shift in the rebuild

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?