BONUS: Montreal Canadiens - Lightning post-mortem | What went right and wrong? | Both teams' future
About this episode
The episode analyzes the Montreal Canadiens' surprising Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning and discusses the implications for both teams' futures.
Montreal Canadiens shock the Tampa Bay Lightning with a historic Game 7 win, surviving with just nine shots on goal as Jakub Dobeš cements his place as a rising star in net. Can this young Canadiens squad turn playoff lessons into the foundation for a deep postseason run? Laura Saba and Greg Stephen break down the turning points of the Canadiens-Lightning series, highlighting Dobeš’s heroics, Lane Hutson’s emergence, and how Martin St. Louis’ squad flipped the script using Tampa’s own tactics. The conversation covers Anthony Cirelli’s shutdown play, the impact of special teams, and questions whether the Lightning’s aging core and faltering depth can keep Stanley Cup windows open. With Montreal set to battle the powerhouse Buffalo Sabres next, the hosts debate matchups, goaltending advantages, and the evolving playoff landscape in the Atlantic Division. Can the Canadiens continue their Cinderella story? Will the Lightning regroup for another run? Don’t miss this passionate postmortem and forward-looking analysis.
People in this episode
Host: Laura Saba
Guest: Greg Stephen
Topics covered
- Montreal Canadiens
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- NHL playoffs
- goaltending
- team analysis
- future matchups
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres
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