Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) handles the puck as Montréal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) defends through the third interval of an NHL hockey sport, Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Picture/Jason Behnken)
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Could 3, 2026 | 2:00 AM
TAMPA — They each completed the common season with 106 factors.
And after six thrilling playoff video games, the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are nonetheless tied — in wins and in targets scored.
Tonight it’s Recreation 7, a win or go dwelling showdown for the Atlantic Division rivals of their first-round, best-of-seven playoff collection.
All six video games have been determined by one purpose, 4 requiring extra time. Each groups have scored 14 targets and every has received twice within the different’s constructing. The video games have featured highlight-reel saves from the Bolts’ Andrei Vasilevskiy and the Habs’ Jakub Dobes, dramatic targets, arduous hits and loads of tough stuff.