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Alex Newhook’s immediate reaction to scoring Canadiens Game 7 winner vs. Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens have eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They took a 2-1 victory over the Lightning, despite a historically bad period of play for the Canadiens. The Canadiens did not have a single shot on goal in the second period, but the Habs got some shots on net in […] The post Alex Newhook’s immediate reaction to scoring Canadiens Game 7 winner vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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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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Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens

For the fourth year in a row, the Tampa Bay Lightning struck out in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. But Bolts head coach Jon Cooper was still gracious in defeat following his team’s 2-1 loss in Game 7 of their series against the Montreal Canadiens at the Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, … The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper had the classiest quote after Game 7 loss to the Canadiens appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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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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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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Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game. However, Jon Cooper watched as his team lost and were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Habs. Cooper has been around the […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are out of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa lost to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 after giving up fewer than 10 shots on goal. Brandon Hagel and his teammates put a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes. But they were unable to truly break through the Habs […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel gets brutally honest after 1st-round exit vs. Canadiens 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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Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is the fourth consecutive year that the Bolts have lost in the first round. With their Eastern Conference title three-peat long gone, some serious conversations have to start in Tampa. Here is […] The post Lightning most to blame for crushing Game 7 loss to Canadiens 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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Canadiens make unwanted history in Game 7 vs. Lightning

There is only one Canadian-based National Hockey League team that is still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs, and it’s the Montreal Canadiens, who are deadlocked at three wins apiece against the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal. The Canadiens had a chance to eliminate the Lightning in Game […] The post Canadiens make unwanted history in Game 7 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Noah Dobson will play Game 7 vs. Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens are facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday afternoon. After taking Game 5 in Tampa, the Habs could not close out the series at home, losing 1-0 in overtime. Here is everything we know about Canadiens defenseman Noah Dobson’s status heading into […] The post Canadiens’ Noah Dobson will play Game 7 vs. Lightning appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Victor Hedman not returning for Game 7 vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing a pivotal Game 7 on Sunday against the Montreal Canadiens. The winner will advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay’s Victor Hedman has not played during this postseason, but was seen skating ahead of Game 7. A photo of Hedman was released by NHL reporter Pierre LeBrun on […] The post Lightning’s Victor Hedman not returning for Game 7 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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