In a thrilling conclusion to their Eastern Conference First Round series, the Montreal Canadiens edged out the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 victory in Game 7. Alex Newhook's crucial go-ahead goal at 11:07 of the third period proved to be the difference-maker, as the Canadiens secured a spot in the next round of the playoffs. The win marks a significant upset for the Canadiens, who will now face off against a formidable opponent in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. As the Lightning's season comes to a close, questions will arise about the team's performance and what went wrong in their bid to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.
Alex Newhook scored the go-ahead goal at 11:07 of the third period, and the Montreal Canadiens eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round at ...