Montreal Canadiens defeat Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 after setting playoff record for fewest shots on goal in a win
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Key Points:
- The Montreal Canadiens upset the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7, advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs despite a historically poor offensive performance.
- The Canadiens set a Stanley Cup playoffs record by winning with just 9 shots on goal, the fewest ever in a playoff victory.
- Montreal fired zero shots on goal in the second period, marking the first time in franchise history this has happened in a period since tracking began in 1959-60.
- Alex Newhook scored the series-winning goal late in the third period, while Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes made 28 saves to secure the 2-1 victory.
- Montreal will face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, continuing their surprising playoff run.
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