In a stunning upset, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals, despite managing only nine shots on goal. Alex Newhook scored the winning goal at 11:07 of the third period, capitalizing on a rebound off Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. The game was tightly contested, with each match in the series decided by a single goal, and four games going to overtime. Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes was instrumental, making 29 saves and allowing just one power-play goal to Dominic James. The Canadiens will advance to face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2, while the Lightning face a disappointing first-round exit for the fourth consecutive season. The Canadiens' victory marks a significant moment, as they became the first team to have zero shots in a playoff period since the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals.