Playoff Upset Shakes NHL: Lightning's Game 7 Victory Caps Dramatic First Round The 2026 NHL playoffs have reached a thrilling conclusion, with the Tampa Bay Lightning emerging victorious in a nail-biting Game 7 against the Montreal Canadiens. The dramatic win marked the end of the first round, capping off a series of intense matchups that left hockey fans on the edge of their seats. As the Lightning advance to the next stage of the tournament, questions arise about the impact of this upset on the Eastern Conference standings and the teams that will face off in the second round. With the NHL's top teams now set for the next round of competition, anticipation builds for the thrilling matchups to come.
With last night’s Game 7 between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens in the rearview mirror, the first round of the 2026 playoffs is officially complete. There were quite…
