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Lightning Strike Canadiens in OT, Send Playoff Series to Tampa for Game 7
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their playoff series. This closely contested matchup has showcased intense competition throughout.
Key points
- Tampa Bay Lightning won 1-0 in overtime
- Game 7 will be played in Tampa
- Series has been closely contested
- Both teams have had one-goal games
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The first-round playoff series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens has quickly become a classic.
One which will end in a Game 7.
We had yet another one-goal game in this series on Friday night, this time it was the Lightning scoring for a 1-0 win in overtime.
All six games have been decided by a single goal â with four going to overtime.
âOne more,ââ Jon Cooper mouthed to the crowd as he walked off the Bell Centre ice, wagging his index finger.
On Friday, Gage Goncalves won it 9:03 into overtime when he got down low and swept in a loose puck off his own rebound.
Per ESPN, it was Goncalvesâ first-ever goal in an overtime.
âHappy with the way we kept trucking through,â Goncalves said. âNow, we look at this moment, jjst forced a Game 7, so weâre pretty fired up.ââ
Game 7 will be Sunday night in Tampa.
The road team has won four of the first six games in this series.
The winner gets the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2 after they knocked out the Bruins 4-1 on Friday night.
âIt was thrilling,ââ Cooper said. âIt was epic.â
Both goalies were fantastic with Andrei Vasilevskiy looking like, well, Andrei Vasilevskiy.
Q&A
What was the score of the Lightning vs Canadiens playoff game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning won the game against the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime.
When is Game 7 of the Lightning vs Canadiens series scheduled?
Game 7 of the playoff series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will take place in Tampa.
How many games have been played in the Lightning vs Canadiens series?
The playoff series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens has reached Game 7, indicating six games have been played so far.
What significance does the Lightning's overtime win have for the series?
The Lightning's overtime win ties the series and sets up a crucial Game 7, determining which team advances in the playoffs.
