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TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are set for a decisive Game 7, with all previous games in the series being closely contested. Both teams have yet to have a playoff game decided by two goals.
Key points
- Canadiens and Lightning face decisive Game 7
- All previous games have gone to overtime
- Eastern Conference semifinals start Saturday
Montreal CanadiensTampa Bay LightningEastern Conference semifinalsCarolina Hurricanes
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The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning have yet to play a playoff game decided by two goals.
Most contests have gone to overtime, a testament to how evenly matched the Habs and Bolts have been throughout the series.
While the teams prepare for their decisive Game 7 on Sunday, every other playoff series has already been decided. The Eastern Conference semifinals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers begin Saturday night.
But the mere fact that the Canadiens have managed to push the series to seven games is quite the feat when we consider theyâve received no 5v5 contributions from their first line.
And thatâs not an exaggeration.
Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky have not managed score a single goal at 5v5, a considerable drag on a team that usually counts on their top trio to drive the offensive charge.
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Friday night was probably the first lineâs best from a statistical standpoint. Head coach Martin St-Louis made a few lineup modifications, which means Slafkovsky wasnât always used with Suzuki and Caufield, but in their 10 minutes of ice time at 5v5, the controlled 58% of the shots and 50% of the high-quality scoring chances.
Q&A
What is the significance of Game 7 between the Canadiens and Lightning?
Game 7 is crucial as it will determine which team advances in the playoffs, with both teams having had closely contested matches throughout the series.
How have the Canadiens performed in the playoff series against the Lightning?
The Canadiens have performed well, with every game in the series going to overtime, indicating a highly competitive matchup.
When do the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Hurricanes and Flyers start?
The Eastern Conference semifinals between the Carolina Hurricanes and Philadelphia Flyers begin on Saturday night.
