The Montreal Canadiens are determined to win Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on May 3, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. This game will decide which team advances to Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Martin St. Louis stated, “We want to move on.” His team faces a tough challenge after losing Game 6 to the Lightning 1-0 in overtime. Gage Goncalves scored the winning goal for Tampa Bay, forcing this decisive matchup.
The series is tied at 3-3, with both teams having scored 14 goals so far. Nick Suzuki expressed confidence, saying, “I think we’ve shown that we’re the better team through this series.” The Canadiens last won a playoff series in 2021.
Key statistics:
- The Canadiens scored zero goals in Game 6.
- The Lightning won Game 6 with four goals total in the series.
- Game 7 is scheduled to start at 5:30 p.m. ET.
- The Canadiens are the last Canadian team remaining in the playoffs.
Lane Hutson added, “We get to do it again against a great team in Game 7.” Jake Evans remarked, “I like our chances.” The winner will face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2.
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