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Lightning eliminated in Game 7 by Canadiens

Published May 4, 2026 · Updated May 4, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Tampa Bay Lightning dominated Game 7 but fell 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens, marking their fourth consecutive first-round playoff exit.

A pair of fluky goals were enough for Montreal to edge Tampa Bay 2-1, sending the defending champions home early. Despite holding the Canadiens to just nine shots and controlling the play, the Lightning couldn't overcome the bounces. Montreal advances to face the Buffalo Sabres. sport-tr.bet

The loss raises serious questions about the future of Tampa Bay's aging core, including stars Nikita Kucherov and Victor Hedman.

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