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Lightning Dig Deep, Force Game 7 with OT Win in Montreal
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 1-0 overtime victory in Game 6 against Montreal, forcing a decisive Game 7. This win came after a challenging Game 5 loss, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Key points
- Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 6 against Montreal 1-0 in overtime
- The victory forced a Game 7 in the playoff series
- Lightning faced adversity throughout the season
- Players emphasized belief in the team's resilience
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The Tampa Bay Lightning knew they hadn’t delivered their best in Game 5 on Wednesday, and it left them with zero margin for error. A 3-2 loss pushed them to the brink, setting up a must-win Game 6 on Friday night at the Bell Centre.
Throughout the regular season, the Lightning have shown stretches of total dominance sprinkled with self-inflicted mistakes. That wasn’t the case on Friday. They embraced the moment and walked away with a 1-0 overtime win to keep their season alive.
On Thursday, before flying to Montreal, Brandon Hagel and Ryan McDonagh emphasized the belief within the group. The situation they were in wasn’t unfamiliar territory. The Lightning have faced adversity all season, responding time and again when pushed.
“I think everyone, personally, when Game 6 is over, will learn a lot about themselves,” said Hagel. “This team will learn a lot about themselves. So, there’s not much more to say. We’ve just kind of got to leave it up to us, and I think it’ll show a lot about our team and a lot about who we are as people.”
McDonagh, who has the most postseason experience on the roster, echoed that message, challenging the group to elevate in every area.
“Look at yourself, see where you can raise your game and bring what you can bring, whether it’s offense or defense, but bring a little bit more of some other things, too, because that’s what’s needed here to get us to where we want to go.”
Just 24 hours later, the team delivered on it.
Q&A
What was the score of the Lightning vs. Canadiens Game 6?
The Tampa Bay Lightning won Game 6 against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 1-0 in overtime.
Who scored the winning goal for the Lightning in Game 6?
The article does not specify who scored the winning goal for the Lightning in Game 6.
What does the Lightning's Game 6 win mean for their playoff chances?
The Lightning's Game 6 win keeps their playoff hopes alive, forcing a decisive Game 7.
How did the Lightning perform in the regular season leading up to Game 6?
Throughout the regular season, the Lightning displayed dominance but also had moments of self-inflicted mistakes.
