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Montreal at Tampa: A Short History of NHL Playoff Game Sevens
Every game has been decided by one goal, and four have gone to overtime as Tampa Bay and Montreal meet for a second-round berth.
- The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning met Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena in a decisive Game 7 to determine who advances to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
- Every game in the series has been decided by one goal, with four going into overtime, as each team secured 3 wins in a gritty, physical matchup before the decisive Game 7.
- Lightning veteran Corey Perry brings 11 Game 7 appearances to the matchup, while rookie Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes delivered a 38-save performance in Game 5 to anchor his team.
- Back in Montreal, 21,000 fans gathered at the Bell Centre for a large-scale watch party with $12 tickets that sold out quickly, with proceeds supporting the Montreal Canadiens Alumni Association.
- The victor advances to the second round of the NHL playoffs to face the Buffalo Sabres, concluding a first-round series that sparked debate about returning to the 1-8 playoff seeding format.
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Game 7, baby. Det finns ingenting som det vi genom själva guds försyn ska få uppleva i Tampa nu.
·Stockholm, Sweden
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After six rallies, the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning were the ultimate duel of their first round series of the NHL.
·Montreal, Canada
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Canadiens fans ready for a win in high-stakes Game 7 against Tampa
Hours before puck drop, the energy built across the city, from fully booked sports bars to families making their way downtown for the decisive final playoffs match between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
·Canada
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Coverage Details
Total News Sources15
Leaning Left8Leaning Right1Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 25%
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