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TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens have advanced to the second round of the playoffs after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 with a 2-1 victory, clinching the series 4-3.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens won Game 7 against Tampa Bay Lightning
- Final score was 2-1
- Canadiens clinched the series 4-3
- They were underdogs in the series
- Canadiens rarely allowed a single-goal lead
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It’s official, the Montreal Canadiens will take part in more playoff hockey, having won their first-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lighting.
The Canadiens were victorious in Game 7, earning a 2-1 win against the Bolts, and clinching a 4–3 series win in the process.
This can only be seen a significant step forward for the organization, as they were clearly the underdogs heading into the series, and yet, they rarely allowed the Lightning to establish a single-goal lead.
They also held an edge in high-danger scoring chances for the majority of the series, the driving force behind their first-round win, alongside a few other factors, including Jakub Dobes’ goaltending, and Montreal’s depth scoring.
Next Playoff Opponent
The Canadiens will face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the 2026 NHL Playoffs, and given that they finished the regular season with 109 points, three more than the Habs, Buffalo will hold the home-ice advantage in the series.
Buffalo secured their first-round win by beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 on Friday, with Alex Tuch (4), Mattias Samuelsson (2), and (2) providing the offence for the Sabres, while (3) was the lone goalscorer for the Bruins.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 7?
The final score of Game 7 was 2-1 in favor of the Montreal Canadiens.
How did the Canadiens perform against the Lightning in the playoff series?
The Canadiens won the playoff series against the Lightning with a 4-3 overall record.
When will the Canadiens play their next game in the second round?
The schedule for the Canadiens' next game in the second round has not been specified in the provided information.