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Hart shuts out Canadiens in Flyers' 1-0 Game 3 victory

Carter Hart earned his first career playoff shutout victory over the Canadiens in Game 3, giving the Flyers a 2-1 lead in the series.
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Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93) celebrates his goal against the Montreal Canadiens with Sean Couturier (14) during the first period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey playoff first-round series Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

TORONTO, ON — Jake Voracek scored and Carter Hart stopped 23 shots to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 1-0 win over the Montreal Canadiens. 

The Flyers now hold a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series. 

The Flyers did score first for the fifth time in six games since the NHL restart, and the quick jump has been a big advantage. 

They are 5-0 when they score first. 

Hart recorded his first career playoff shutout victory in the win.

Game 4 is set for Tuesday at 3:30 p.m.

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