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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Stanley Cup Playoffs: NHL Releases Schedule for Second Round Series

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The NHL has revealed the full schedule for the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, with the league set to crown a fresh champion this season.

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NHL releases TV schedule for second round of Stanley Cup Playoffs

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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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Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request

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The 2025-26 NHL season was the first year since 2016 that the Toronto Maple Leafs failed to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and was also, ironically, the first time that they failed to make the playoffs since the selection of Auston Matthews in the summer of 2016 at the NHL Draft. They […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto shot for the moon with this GM interview request appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss

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The Montreal Canadiens were one goal away from taking out the Tampa Bay Lightning and winning a Stanley Cup Playoff round for the first time in five years — but they were unable to get one by Andrei Vasilevskiy in a 1-0 overtime loss in Game 6 at the Bell Centre on Friday night. Despite […] The post Canadiens’ Martin St. Louis drops ‘no panic’ truth bomb after heartwrenching Game 6 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7

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The Tampa Bay Lightning lived to see another day after beating the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6 of their first-round series at the Bell Centre — and Andrei Vasilevskiy was the main reason why. The former NHL playoff MVP was picture perfect in the contest, making 30 saves on 30 shots, including […] The post Andrei Vasilevskiy’s ‘locked in’ reaction to Lightning shutting out Canadiens, forcing Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs

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The Tampa Bay Lightning did what they had to do on Friday evening in Montreal, defeating the Canadiens in a thrilling 1-0 overtime victory at Bell Centre to stave off elimination from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and force a decisive Game 7 back in Tampa on Sunday evening. Lightning forward Gage Goncalves buried a rebound […] The post Lightning’s Jake Guentzel drops perfect take on Game 7 vs. Habs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s

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The Tampa Bay Lightning must find a way to win one more game against the Montreal Canadiens, in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series. Tampa Bay and Montreal are deadlocked 3-3 in the series, after Game 6. Tampa Bay star Corey Perry is in a familiar position, after watching his team win Game 6 on Friday […] The post Corey Perry knows a thing or two about Lightning, Canadiens Game 7s appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

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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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Lightning’s Gage Goncalves OT heroics force Game 7 vs. Habs

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The Tampa Bay Lightning needed a win in Game 6 to keep their season alive. They had to defeat the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre to live for one more game. Luckily, they got the win they needed, and have forced a Game 7 against the Habs. The game only featured one goal. But […] The post Lightning’s Gage Goncalves OT heroics force Game 7 vs. Habs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens get Noah Dobson injury update before Lightning Game 6

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The Montreal Canadiens are preparing for Game 6 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs have played this series without Noah Dobson to this point, as he recovers from a late-season injury. There was hope he would be back for Game 6, but that won’t happen. Montreal did receive an update on his condition, all […] The post Canadiens get Noah Dobson injury update before Lightning Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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