Canadiens edge Lightning in Game 7 despite generating only 9 shots

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday, with Alex Newhook scoring the go-ahead goal at 11:07 of the third period. Montreal advanced despite managing only nine shots on goal, including zero in the second period, with goalie Jakub Dobes keeping the team in contention. The Canadiens will now face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round, with Game 1 scheduled in Buffalo on Wednesday.