Habs fans ready for high-stakes Game 7 against Tampa
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Hours before puck drop, the energy is building across the city, from fully booked sports bars to families making their way downtown for the decisive final playoffs match between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Habs upset Lightning in Game 7
- Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series ABC News —
- Checkmate! Canadiens beat Lightning 2-1 in epic Game 7 CTV News —
- Montreal Canadiens defeat Tampa Bay in Game 7 and advance to Round 2 of NHL playoffs The Globe and Mail —
- Habs edge Lightning in Game 7 for first playoff series win since '21 The Japan Times —
- Canadiens outlast Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 to win thrilling 1st-round series Associated Press —