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Lightning coach Jon Cooper compares Game 7 defeat to losing Olympic gold medal game

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been eliminated from the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning lost Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens, falling 2-1 to end their season. After the game, coach Jon Cooper was left in a familiar spot, having also coached the losing team in the gold-medal game at the Olympics, according to Arpon […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper compares Game 7 defeat to losing Olympic gold medal game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win

Montreal Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes revealed the trash talk he said to Nikita Kucherov during his team’s pivotal Game 7 win on Sunday.The Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 to advance to the second round of the NHL Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 victory. Although the Lightning had 29 shots on […] The post Jakub Dobes Reveals Trash Talk to Nikita Kucherov in Pivotal Game 7 Win appeared first on HEAVY.

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Sami Zayn overjoyed after Montreal Canadiens’ nail-biting Game 7 win over Lightning caps ‘tightest playoff seres ever’

The Montreal Canadiens sealed a nail-biting victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs on Sunday, May. 03, 2026. Following a 1-2 victory, WWE Superstar Sami Zayn, an ardent supporter of the Canadiens, was overjoyed. A Montreal local, Zayn, uploaded a couple of posts on social media expressing his joy […] The post Sami Zayn overjoyed after Montreal Canadiens’ nail-biting Game 7 win over Lightning caps ‘tightest playoff seres ever’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins most to blame for 1st round loss to Sabres

The Boston Bruins went into the Stanley Cup playoffs feeling good about themselves. Not only had they confounded most of the NHL observers by earning a spot in the postseason, they had a 100-point season a year after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference. The team had responded extremely well to first-year head […] The post Bruins most to blame for 1st round loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens. However, their home-ice advantage didn’t work in their favor by the time the series was all said and done. The Canadiens, who took series […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win

The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, having defeated the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal at Benchmark International Arena. Goals from Nick Suzuki and Alex […] The post Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period

For the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are on their way to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinal with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, coincidentally the same team that […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win

The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender Jakub Dobes stood on his head all night long, making 28 saves. The Canadiens won 2-1, but the made some history that the team may not exactly want to be associated with, even with the win. Dobes was the […] The post Canadiens make never-before-seen playoff history in Game 7 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Montreal Canadiens Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to Advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Montreal Canadiens! Are moving on in the Stanley Cup Playoffs after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 on Sunday evening. Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal at the 11:07 mark of the third period, and Canadiens’ goalie Jakub Dobes turned in an impressive performance in Benchmark International Arena to help Montreal […] The post Montreal Canadiens Defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to Advance in Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on HEAVY.

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Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes smothers Lightning offense to win Game 7

The Montreal Canadiens couldn’t close out Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they still had a chance to eliminate Tampa in Game 7 with a win on the road. It certainly wasn’t easy, but the Habs were able to claim a win in Game 7 to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Goaltender […] The post Canadiens’ Jakub Dobes smothers Lightning offense to win Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series

The Buffalo Sabres hadn’t advanced out of the first round of the playoffs since 2007 before taking down the Boston Bruins in Game 6, but Lindy Ruff and company have their sights set on much more than just one series. Now, Buffalo awaits the winner of Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa […] The post Sabres to be without 2 key forwards for second-round series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NHL releases TV schedule for second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

The NHL revealed the start times and television networks for second-round games in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night. One Eastern Conference series matchup will be determined on Sunday when the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning play Game 7 of their first-round series. The winner of that series will face the Buffalo…

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Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history

The Buffalo Sabres are on to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Buffalo has won its first playoff series since 2007. They dominated the Boston Bruins on the road in this series. And they can give a big thank you to goaltender Alex Lyon for their victory in this matchup. Lyon did […] The post Alex Lyon’s dominance makes never-before-seen Sabres playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Charlie McAvoy’s ‘not acceptable’ truth bomb after Sabres series loss

The Boston Bruins were eliminated by the Buffalo Sabres on Friday night. Some Bruins were dealing with significant pain, and it was a hard-fought matchup throughout. However, Charlie McAvoy and his team are heading home and preparing for the long offseason ahead. One sticking point throughout the series was Boston’s inability to win at home. […] The post Charlie McAvoy’s ‘not acceptable’ truth bomb after Sabres series loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals nasty injury he played through in Sabres series

The Boston Bruins are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs after their loss at home on Friday. The Bruins needed a win to keep their season alive, but they were unable to stop Alex Tuch and the Buffalo Sabres. It was a hard-fought series, especially for defenseman Nikita Zadorov, who battled through a significant […] The post Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov reveals nasty injury he played through in Sabres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win

The Buffalo Sabres needed one more win to advance in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had to hit the road and defeat the Boston Bruins in TD Garden to do it. But the opportunity was there, and it was one they did not waste. Alex Tuch scored a goal in the victory, while Tage […] The post Alex Tuch, Sabres eliminate Bruins with Game 6 road win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded

Former Edmonton Oilers player Anson Carter said that he believes the team could trade Connor McDavid after getting bounced in the playoffs. Carter, who played with the Oilers from 2000-2003, is a panelist with the NHL on TNT crew. Speaking after the Oilers lost 5-2 to the Anaheim Ducks and were bounced from the NHL […] The post Former Oilers Player Thinks Connor McDavid Could be Traded appeared first on HEAVY.

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Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6

The Buffalo Sabres fell in Game 5 against the Boston Bruins. Buffalo had the chance to eliminate their Atlantic Division rival from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Instead, David Pastrnak scored in double overtime to give his team one more chance. And it gave Lindy Ruff’s Sabres a chance to evaluate their performance. Ruff is […] The post Lindy Ruff’s intriguing ‘pressure’ message before Bruins Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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