Cowan: Brendan Gallagher carries torch for Canadiens in Game 5 win over Tampa

The Canadiens have been leaning on their legends during this first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Before Game 3, it was Yvan Cournoyer — winner of 10 Stanley Cups — who carried the famous torch into the Bell Centre ahead of a 3-2 overtime win over the Lightning.

Before Game 4, it was Serge Savard — winner of seven Stanley Cups — who carried the torch into the Bell Centre ahead of a 3-2 Lightning victory that evened the best-of-seven series 2-2.

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