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Galchenyuk scores in OT, Canadiens beat Rangers to cut series deficit to 2-1

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Montreal Canadiens goalie Dustin Tokarski makes a save during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the New York Rangers, Thursday, May 22, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (The Associated Press)

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist reaches for the puck during the second period of Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Montreal Canadiens, Thursday, May 22, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) (The Associated Press)

Alex Galchenyuk tipped in a pass at the right post 1:12 into overtime, and the Montreal Canadiens overcame a late tying goal and beat the New York Rangers 3-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals Thursday night.

Montreal cut New York's series lead to 2-1, and can tie it Sunday night at Madison Square Garden before heading home for Game 5.

Galchenyuk, playing only his second game of these playoffs after returning from an injury Monday, deflected a feed from Tomas Plekanec to win it.

The Rangers tied it with 28.1 seconds left in regulation on Chris Kreider's goal.

Dustin Tokarski was sharp throughout in his second NHL playoff game in place of injured goalie Carey Price, making 35 saves.