The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a decisive Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs today at 5:30 p.m. ET.
The series is tied at 3-3, with each team having scored 14 goals. The Canadiens have won two of their three games played in Tampa during this series. Remarkably, they have trailed for only about 28 minutes throughout.
Jakub Dobes has been a standout for Montreal, making 38 saves in Game 5. Meanwhile, Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded a shutout in Game 6, stopping 30 shots.
This matchup marks a significant moment for the Canadiens, as six current players were part of the roster during their last Game 7 on May 31, 2021. Four of the six games in this series have required overtime to determine a winner.
Quotes from players:
- Martin St. Louis stated, “We want to move on.”
- Nick Suzuki expressed confidence, saying, “I think we’ve shown that we’re the better team through this series.”
- Lane Hutson added, “We get to do it again against a great team in Game 7.”
- Suzuki also remarked, “We played a heck of a game.”
The anticipation for this match is palpable. Fans are eager to see if the Canadiens can leverage their recent successes and momentum to advance further in the playoffs.