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Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7: Projected Lineups, Where to Watch & More
TL;DR
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Montreal Canadiens in a crucial Game 7 tonight at Benchmark International Arena. Both teams have struggled to win back-to-back games in the series, making this matchup critical for advancing in the playoffs.
Key points
- Lightning and Canadiens play Game 7 tonight
- Lightning forced Game 7 with an overtime victory
- Neither team has won back-to-back games in the series
- Brandon Hagel leads in playoff goals with six
- Noah Dobson is a game-time decision for the Canadiens
Tampa Bay LightningMontreal CanadiensBrandon HagelCharle-Edouard D'Astous
All eyes around the hockey world will be fixated on Benchmark International Arena tonight, as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens play the only Game 7 of the First Round.
The Lightning forced a Game 7 with a thrilling overtime victory in Montreal, capping off one of the most eventful 1-0 victories in recent memory. The Lightning will have to break a trend to move onto the next round though, as neither team has won back-to-back games to this point in the series.
Brandon Hagel, despite not scoring a goal in his last two outings, still remains tied for the league lead in playoff goals this season with six.
The Lightning got a pair of reinforcements during Game 6, as Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Nick Paul re-entered the lineup. Tonight, it could be Montreal getting some backup, as star defenseman Noah Dobson is listed as a game-time decision.
In the United States, Game 7 will be broadcast on TNT, TruTV, HBO Max and on The Spot in the Tampa market. North of the border, it'll be broadcast on CBC, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports.
Projected Lines (Per NHL.com)
Montreal Canadiens
Cole Caufield - Nick Suzuki - Juraj Slafkovsky
Josh Anderson - -
Q&A
What time is the Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7 scheduled for?
The game time for the Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7 is set for tonight at Benchmark International Arena.
What are the projected lineups for the Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7?
The projected lineups include reinforcements for the Lightning with Charle-Edouard D'Astous and Nick Paul, while Noah Dobson for the Canadiens is a game-time decision.
Where can I watch the Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7 live?
The Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7 can be watched live on various sports networks; check local listings for specific channels.
