The 2025-26 Tampa Bay Lightning season came to an end on Sunday.
The Lightning fell 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of their first round series.
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after the 2-1 defeat against the Montréal Canadiens in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Kirby Dach #77 and Mike Matheson #8 of the Montréal Canadiens shakes hands with Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after their 2-1 win in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Noah Dobson #53 of the Montréal Canadiens shakes hands with Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after their 2-1 win in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Emil Lilleberg #78 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Alex Newhook #15 of the Montréal Canadiens is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Montreal Canadiens fans cheer against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Alex Newhook #15 of the Montréal Canadiens is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Nikita Kucherov #86 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after the 2-1 defeat against the Montréal Canadiens in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Emil Lilleberg #78 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy (not pictured) #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Gage Goncalves #93 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Gage Goncalves #93 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Gage Goncalves #93 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens celebrates the final horn against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy (not pictured) #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens defends the goal during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 and Mike Matheson #8 of the Montréal Canadiens defend the goal during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Corey Perry #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning as Mike Matheson #8 defends in the third period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tends net as Erik Cernak #81 defends against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Members of the Montréal Canadiens celebrate a series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal on Andrei Vasilevskiy (not pictured) #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens celebrates the final horn against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the third period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: J.J. Moser #90 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck against Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Gage Goncalves #93 of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Members of the Montréal Canadiens celebrate a series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Members of the Montréal Canadiens celebrate a series win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens tends net against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Members of the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning scramble for loose puck in the third period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after a goal by Alex Newhook (not pictured) of the Montréal Canadiens during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens and Charle-Edouard D'Astous #51 of the Tampa Bay Lightning battle for the puck during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: J.J. Moser #90 of the Tampa Bay Lightning controls the puck against Cole Caufield #13 of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Members of the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning scramble for loose puck in the third period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a goal past Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens during the second periodin Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning Zachary Bolduc #76 is pursued by of the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jayden Struble #47 of the Montréal Canadiens shakes hands with Corey Perry #10 of the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Canadiens 2-1 win in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montréal Canadiens skates with the puck against Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 and Alex Newhook #15 of the Montréal Canadiens defend the net against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jayden Struble #47 of the Montréal Canadiens shakes hands with the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Canadiens 2-1 win in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tends goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring a goal past Jakub Dobes #75 the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrates after scoring a goal against the Montréal Canadiens during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Fans wait for doors to open for the game between the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after allowing a goal to Alex Newhook #15 of the Montréal Canadiens during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Fans wait for doors to open for the game between the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Fans wait for doors to open for the game between the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: The Tampa Bay Lightning stand on ice for the national anthem prior to Game Seven against the Montreal Canadiens in the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after allowing a goal to Alex Newhook #15 of the Montréal Canadiens during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: The Tampa Bay Lightning stand on ice for the national anthem prior to Game Seven against the Montreal Canadiens in the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning gives up a goal to Nick Suzuki (not pictured)#14 of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montréal Canadiens shakes hands with head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Canadiens 2-1 win in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a goal past Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens during the second periodin Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Darren Raddysh #43 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates with the puck against Josh Anderson #17 of the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03:The Montréal Canadiens celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 as Brandon Hagel #38 reacts in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 and Phillip Danault #24 of the Montréal Canadiens defend the net against Yanni Gourde #37 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Fans wait for doors to open for the game between the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates prior to Game Seven against the Montreal Canadiens in the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FL - MAY 3: Fans wait for doors to open for the game between the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Benchmark International Arena on May 3, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates prior to Game Seven against the Montreal Canadiens in the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tends goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens shakes hands with head coach Jon Cooper of the Tampa Bay Lightning after the Canadiens 2-1 win in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75, Lane Hutson #48 and Noah Dobson #53 of the Montréal Canadiens defend the net against Anthony Cirelli #71 and Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montréal Canadiens celebrates with his teammates after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens reacts after allowing a goal to Dominic James (not pictured) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning reacts after the 2-1 defeat against the Montréal Canadiens in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: The Montréal Canadiens celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Jakub Dobes #75, Alexandre Carrier #45 and Kaiden Guhle #21 of the Montréal Canadiens celebrate after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Montreal Canadiens v Tampa Bay Lightning - Game Seven TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 03: Dominic James #17 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a goal past Jakub Dobes #75 of the Montréal Canadiens during the second periodin Game Seven of the First Round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 03, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images) (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
Canadiens 2 vs. Lightning 1 Post-Game Notes