May 3, 2026, 8:49 p.m. ET
- The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday night to advance to the second round in the NHL playoffs.
- The Canadiens will play the Buffalo Sabres in the next round.
- Tickets for all seven potential games in the second round are available now.
It’s been 33 years since a Canadien team has lifted Lord Stanley’s Cup, but the Montreal Canadiens are keeping the dream alive in 2026.
It took all seven games and a heartbreaking overtime defeat at home in Game 6, but Montreal is headed to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Behind goals from Alex Newhook and Nick Suzuki, the Canadiens beat the Lightning, 2-1.
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Now with a berth to the second round finally in hand, the Canadiens will take on the fan-favorite…
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