Who did the Montreal Canadiens advance to play after their Game 7 win?

The Montreal Canadiens will play the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Second Round.

How was the game-winning goal scored in Game 7?

The game-winning goal was an unconventional score that bounced off the goaltender's back and into the net.

How many consecutive seasons have the Lightning been eliminated in the first round?

The Lightning have been eliminated in the first round for four consecutive seasons.

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Montreal Advances on Fluky Goal, Meets Buffalo Next

4 May

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Summary

Montreal secured a Game 7 victory with a one-goal margin.
The winning goal was an unconventional bounce off the goalie's back.
The Lightning have been eliminated in the first round for four seasons.

Montreal Advances on Fluky Goal, Meets Buffalo Next

The Montreal Canadiens have clinched their series and will face the Buffalo Sabres in the Eastern Conference Second Round. The first-round matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning concluded dramatically, with all seven games decided by a single goal and four requiring overtime. Montreal secured their advancement despite registering only nine shots on goal in the decisive Game 7. The game-winning goal occurred when a shot from the point deflected off the goalie and then off his own back into the net. Nick Suzuki and Dominic James each scored for their respective teams earlier in the game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made seven saves for the Lightning, while Jakub Dobes stopped 28 shots for the Canadiens. This first-round exit is the fourth in a row for the Lightning.

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