CP NewsAlert: Canadiens beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 7, advance to Round 2 of playoffs

CP NewsAlert: Canadiens beat Lightning 2-1 in Game 7, advance to Round 2 of playoffs | iNFOnews.ca
Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning with defenceman Kaiden Guhle (21) during the first period of Game 7 in the NHL's first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

TAMPA — The Montreal Canadiens were held to only nine shots, but scored twice to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of their first-round, best-of-seven NHL playoff series. The Canadiens advance to Round 2 and will face the Buffalo Sabres, starting Wednesday.

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