In a thrilling matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning have forced a decisive Game 7 in their first-round playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. A late-game hero emerged in the form of Nikita Kucherov's teammate, Gabriel Goncalves, who scored the overtime winner, sending the Lightning's home crowd into a frenzy. The dramatic 4-3 victory marked a pivotal moment in the series, which had been closely contested throughout. With the series now tied at 3-3, the stage is set for a thrilling conclusion in Game 7, which will determine which team advances to the next round of the NHL playoffs.


Goncalves scores in OT, Lightning beat Canadiens to force Game 7  Times Union