In a heart-stopping finish, the Tampa Bay Lightning forced a decisive Game 7 in their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens, thanks to a thrilling overtime goal from Gage Goncalves. The Lightning's 3-2 victory in Game 6 sent shockwaves through the NHL, as the Canadiens had appeared poised to advance to the next round with a commanding series lead. However, Goncalves' heroics in overtime sparked a thrilling comeback for the Lightning, who will now look to cap off a remarkable turnaround in Game 7. The Canadiens, meanwhile, must navigate the intense pressure of a winner-takes-all matchup to advance in the playoffs.


Gage Goncalves nets OT winner, Lightning push Canadiens to Game 7  Reuters