In a heart-stopping finish to the first round of the NHL playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens stunned the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 2-1 victory in Game 7, securing a thrilling series win. The Canadiens' triumph marked a monumental upset, as the Lightning were heavily favored to advance to the next round. With their win, Montreal becomes the first team to eliminate Tampa Bay in a best-of-seven series since 2015. The Canadiens' perseverance and determination will now propel them into the next round of the playoffs, where they'll face a new challenge in their pursuit of a Stanley Cup championship.
Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series NBC Sports
