2026-04-21
Hedman ‘doubtful’ to play for Lightning in 1st round
3 Things to Watch: Mammoth at Golden Knights, Game 2 -
Defenseman unlikely for entire series against Canadiens, hasn’t been in Tampa Bay lineup since March 19Utah looks to generate more offense; Vegas seeks to maintain physical edge
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Cowan: Canadiens’ Josh Anderson is built for the playoffs -
"I look at a guy like Josh Anderson as one of the best playoff players in hockey": Panthers' Matthew Tkachuk. The post Cowan: Canadiens’ Josh Anderson is built for the playoffs appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Lightning’s Cooper not pushing panic button ahead of Game 2 vs. Canadiens -
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper discusses his message to the team ahead of Game 2 vs. Montreal, says we’ve got a little taste of what they’re about, and we’re not going hit the panic button, also provides a status update on Victor Hedman.
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5 Players the Canadiens Need to Watch at the 2026 U18 Tournament -
The 2026 IIHF U18 World Championship opens on April 22, and for the Montreal Canadiens, it represents another opportunity to identify talent that fits their identity. With a prospect pool…
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Canadiens Playoff Preview: Lightning Add Grit For Game Two -
Check out the information you need to know ahead of Tuesday's game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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MTL@TBL R1G2: Pregame media ops | FULL PRESS CONFERENCES -
The Canadiens address the media live ahead of Tuesday’s Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. 00:05 Head coach Martin St-Louis 10:54 Alex Newhook 20:16 Phillip Danault SUBSCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ
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Flyers winger Porter Martone stands out as youth is served early in the NHL playoffs -
Porter Martone was playing college hockey last month. Now he’s making a difference in the NHL playoffs. Youth is being served early in the first round, along with some relative newcomers contributing. Anaheim’s Troy Terry scored in his postseason debut nearly a decade into his professional career, Montreal’s Juraj Slafkovsky had a hat trick in The post Flyers winger Porter Martone stands out as youth is served early in the NHL playoffs appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Hedman 'doubtful' to return to Lightning lineup for Round 1 series vs. Canadiens, coach says -
Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper says captain Victor Hedman is "on the doubtful side" to play in their first-round NHL playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens.
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Martinook redeems himself for Hurricanes in 2OT win -
Montreal seeks 1st 2-0 series lead since 2021; Tampa Bay 2-10 in past 12 home playoff gamesForward’s goal gives Carolina 2-0 series lead against Senators after missing penalty shot in 1st OT
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St. Louis on Demidov: ‘There’s way more to his game’ than just offence -
Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis talks about what he likes most about youngster Ivan Demidov, how the outside world just sees his dynamic offensive side, but says “there’s way more to his game” than what you see.
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Lightning captain Hedman ‘doubtful’ to play in series against Canadiens, Cooper says -
TAMPA — Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper says captain Victor Hedman is “on the doubtful side” to play in their first-round NHL playoff series against the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning trail the Canadiens 1-0 heading into Game 2 on Tuesday in Tampa, Fla. Hedman took part in Tampa Bay’s optional morning skate after recently The post Lightning captain Hedman ‘doubtful’ to play in series against Canadiens, Cooper says appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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NHL Rumors: Hedman and Henrique Out, and Hellebuyck Done with Jets? -
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Montreal Canadiens may have caught a break with Victor Hedman unlikely to return for Tampa Bay, and the Edmonton Oilers could be forced to…
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Lightning’s Victor Hedman ‘doubtful’ to return in first-round matchup against Canadiens -
Hedman has been away from the team for personal reasons, last appearing in a game on March 19.
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Lightning’s Victor Hedman Doubtful For First Round -
Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has not played since March 19th due to illness. He missed the final 15 games of the regular season and, despite returning to practice in the postseason, the first game of the Lightning’s first round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens. Head coach Jon Cooper provided a bit more clarity […]
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Lightning’s Victor Hedman ‘doubtful’ to play in first-round series vs. Canadiens -
If the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to get back into their first-round series with the Montreal Canadiens, it’s looking like they’ll have to do so without their captain on the ice with them.
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Injury Update: Lightning without D’Astous for Game 2 -
The Lightning blue line battled through its share of injuries throughout the regular season, and it took another hit Sunday in Game 1 against the Canadiens when Charle-Edouard D’Astous exited early after a heavy collision in the second period. The Lightning had 339 man-games lost this season, a total that didn’t include the 14 games captain Victor Hedman missed due to personal reasons.
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How Eastern Conference odds have changed a couple games into Round 1 -
VSiN By The Books’ Dave Ross and Jensen Lewis run through the current odds to win the Eastern Conference, and why the Senators are still live, in fact the guys think it’s a good play. Also look at best bets for Game 2, Canadiens vs. Lightning.
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3 Montreal Canadiens who must replicate their Game 1 heroics against Lightning -
3 Montreal Canadiens who must replicate their Game 1 heroics against Lightning
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NHL Predictions: Round 1, Game 2, Stanley Cup Playoffs Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens -
Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey break down the action with in-depth analysis. We look at key matchups, storylines, and stats, then make predictions based on how things might play out. For this edition, we turn our attention to the Tampa Bay Lightning hosting the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2 of their Eastern Conference First Round series. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions as the series rolls on through the 2025–26 season. NHL Predictions with Lightning and Canadiens, Game 2 Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) How to watch: ESPN2, CBC, Sportsnet, TVAS, The Spot
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Habs Daily: Key Statistic, Praise For St-Louis, Slafkovsky Impact -
Check out the latest Montreal Canadiens news, including an important development from Game One, St-Louis' impact, and more.
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Surprise, surprise: Montreal’s overcrowded ERs take a breather during NHL playoffs -
Research has shown that emergency room visits drop off from 7.5 to 37 per cent during major sporting events.
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Surprise, surprise: Montreal’s overcrowded ERs take a breather during NHL playoffs -
Research has shown that emergency room visits drop off from 7.5 to 37 per cent during major sporting events. The post Surprise, surprise: Montreal’s overcrowded ERs take a breather during NHL playoffs appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Canadiens @ Lightning Round 1 Game 2: Preview, start time, Tale of the Tape, and how to watch -
2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs – Eastern Conference QFs Game 2: Montreal Canadiens (A3) @ Tampa Bay Lightning (A2) MTL leads series 1-0 Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDTIn Canada: CBC, Sportsnet (English), TVA Sports (French)In the United States: ESPN2In the Lightning region: The SpotStreaming: ESPN+, Sportsnet+ The Montreal Canadiens didn’t have much luck with broken sticks during the regular season. Their fortunes didn’t suddenly change when the post-season began on Sunday, as first Jake Evans’s stick broke while killing a penalty to allow a one-timer from Darren Raddysh that he had been doing well to prevent, then a one-handed tap from Zachary Bolduc snapped the top eight inches off the stick of J.J. Moser, setting up the second power-play goal for the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Canadien
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Tuesday Habs Headlines: Big Game Performance -
Montreal Canadiens News and Notes The version of Juraj Slafkovský fans have become familiar with at the Olympics has arrived at the NHL playoffs. [Yahoo Sports | CBC | Sportsnet | The Athletic | Radio-Canada | Montreal Gazette] Slafkovský became the first Hab
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Martinook's Redemption ft. Steve Peters, Tyler Yaremchuk & Cole Hutson | Morning Cuppa Hockey -
Start your day with the messiest, loudest NHL conversations on Morning Cuppa Hockey! Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen are back to break down a massive night of playoff action and check in with one of the league's brightest young stars. The guys start by welcoming Steve Peters to the desk to react to a wild night in the Eastern Conference. They dive into the Carolina Hurricanes taking a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators after a 3-2 double-OT thriller, while also breaking down the latest between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild. Next, Tyler Yaremchuk joins the show to recap everything we saw in Game 1 between the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks, debating if the Oilers' veteran poise or Anaheim's youthful energy set the tone for the series. To wrap things up, Washington Capitals defenseman Cole Hutson stops by to reflect on his rookie season in D.C., playing alongside the legendary Alex Ovechkin during his chase for history, and the friendly sibling rivalry wit
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Patrik Laineesta tehtiin tarpeeton – Hurja sensaatiopovaus: ”Päätyyn asti” -
Jääkiekkokauden eittämättä paras aika on käsillä: NHL:n pudotuspelit ovat käynnissä. Lätkäpodissa jaetaan risuja ja ruusuja ensimmäisten pelien onnistujille. NHL:n pudotuspelit ovat tarjonneet lukuisia huippuhetkiä, vaikka valtaosa joukkueista on pelannut vasta yhden ottelun. Buffalo nousi dramaattiseen voittoon Bostonista, Dallas konttasi rumasti kotonaan ja Montreal šokeerasi Tampa Bayssa – paljon ehti tapahtua NHL:n playoffien ensimmäisenä viikonloppuna.
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Habs’ Guhle Penalized for High Stick After Illegal Hit by Bolts’ Hagel -
Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle picked up a double-minor for high sticking after a hit from Tampa's Brandon Hagel pushed Guhle's stick into Brayden Point's face, injuring him.
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Slovāks Slafkovskis pret Girgensonu un "Lightning" iemet hat-trick -
Nacionālajā hokeja līgā (NHL) Stenlija kausa pirmajā spēlē zaudējumu piedzīvojusi Zemgus Girgensona pārstāvētā Tampabejas "Lightning", kas savā laukumā pagarinājumā ar 3:4 piekāpās Monreālas "Canadiens". Uzvarētāju labā trīs vārtus guva Jurajs Slafkovskis.
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Hall of Famer Chris Pronger details how hockey greatness comes with a price -
Former defenceman writes about the highs and lows of his hockey journey in new memoir. The post Hall of Famer Chris Pronger details how hockey greatness comes with a price appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – First Strike in Tampa & More -
The Stanley Cup Playoffs are rarely a venue for the faint of heart, and for a Montreal Canadiens roster that has spent the last few seasons maturing under the spotlight,…
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Discussion Thread: April 20-23 -
The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue all week long after an excellent start over the weekend. The playoffs have already delivered some chaos: the Buffalo Sabres stormed back late to stun the Boston Bruins, the Montreal Canadiens won Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime thanks to a hat trick from Juraj Slafkovsky, and the Minnesota Wild crushed the Dallas Stars early just to remind everyone brackets aren’t set in stone. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights handled business in steady but not necessarily flashy fashion. This week will consist of mostly Games 2 and 3s from the aforementioned series, while the Anaheim Ducks and Edmonton Oilers kick off Game 1 Monday. Our predictions for the opening round are in this article and feel free to add your own in the comments of that article. The
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Who's Hot And Cold In The NHL After The First Games Of The Playoffs -
Players on the Sabres, Canadiens and Wild were red-hot in Game 1, while a star on Dallas and Utah can't let a cold showing drag their team down.
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What’s driving Slafkovsky’s development in Montreal? -
Craig Simpson from NHL on Sportsnet joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss Juraj Slafkovsky’s growth with the Montreal Canadiens drawing comparisons to Leon Draisaitl’s early years.
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2026-04-20
Landeskogs fysik en nyckel för Avalanche i match 1
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Stanley Cup-svepet: Slafkovsky hattrickskytt för Canadiens I match... -
Landeskogs fysik en nyckel för Avalanche i match 1 Relaterat: Stanley Cup-svepet: Slafkovsky hattrickskytt för Canadiens I match 1
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Jakub Dobes laughs off overtime mix-up in Canadiens’ game 1 win -
Jakub Dobes laughs off overtime mix-up in Canadiens’ game 1 win
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The Hockey News Big Show: Breaking Down A Thrilling Start To The NHL Playoffs -
Devan Dubnyk, Ryan Kennedy and Michael Traikos discuss Jake Oettinger, the Sabres' comeback, the Canadiens and Lightning penalties, Dan Vladar's play and much more.
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‘He was just OK’: Caufield downplays Slafkovsky after video-bombing -
Check this out, as Canadiens’ Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky have a bit of fun at each other’s expense during media availability after practice, the day after Slafkovsky lead his team to a Game 1 victory over Tampa Bay.
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Canadiens’ notebook: Carrier helps fill void left by Dobson; Xhekaj finds best self -
Alex Carrier and Arber Xhekaj are finding their roles for the Montreal Canadiens in their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, writes Eric Engels.
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Sabres Massive Comeback, Wild Roll Stars & Other Game 1 Reactions | DFO Rundown -
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, and Game 1 delivered immediate chaos and statement performances across the board. The Buffalo Sabres authored one of the biggest stories of the opening night with a massive comeback that shifted momentum and set the tone for their series. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Wild made a clear statement, rolling over the Dallas Stars with a dominant Game 1 performance. We also break down Canadiens vs Lightning and Avalanche vs Kings, including key controversial moments that could define both series early. Plus we check in on Flyers vs Penguins, Buy or Sell, and the chaos surrounding the Vancouver Canucks. Before we wrap we discuss the Oilers vs the Ducks as Draisaitl is set to return to the ice Monday night for Game 1. #NHLPlayoffs #Playoffs #Hockey #IceHockey #StanleyCup #Sabres #Buffalo #Boston #Bruins #Carolina #Oilers #Edmonton #Ducks #mammoths 01:00 - Buffalo Sabres Comeback 12:20 - Canadiens 1 | Lightning 0 23:10 - Avalanche 1 | Kings 0
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Lightning Lose in Overtime. Pat Maroon on Special Teams Battle | Morning Cuppa Hockey -
Pat Maroon jumps on the show to break down what went wrong for Tampa Bay in game one against Montreal. Will it be a special teams battle? Are the Lightning missing Victor Hedman? How will Tampa bounce back in game two and much more! #NHL #HockeyTalk #StanleyCup #Playoffs #MorningCuppaHockey Presented by bet365: http://www.bet365.ca/ 👍🏼Proraso USA: http://www.Proraso-USA.com 👍🏼Outwest: https://outwest.us/ 👍🏼JP Wisers: http://jpwisers.com Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! If you liked this, check out: 🚨 OTT - Coming in Hot Sens | https://www.youtube.com/c/thewallyandmethotshow 🚨 TOR - LeafsNation | https://www.youtube.com/@theleafsnation401 🚨 EDM - OilersNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Oilersnationdotcom 🚨 VAN - CanucksArmy | https://www.youtube.com/@Canucks_Army 🚨 CGY - FlamesNation | https://www.youtube.com/@Flames_Nation 🚨 Daily Faceoff Fantasy & Betting | www.youtube.com/@DFOFantasyandBetting __
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Canadiens’ notebook: Carrier helps fill void left by Dobson; Xhekaj finds best self -
Alex Carrier and Arber Xhekaj are finding their roles for the Montreal Canadiens in their first-round series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, writes Eric Engels.
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The Montreal Canadiens mean business right now -
Slafkovsky scored a hat trick in Montreal’s 4-3 overtime victory over Tampa Bay in Game 1 of their first-round series.
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Cowan: Hall of Famer Chris Pronger can relate to Juraj Slafkovsky’s Canadiens journey -
NHL great dealt with pressure of being a high draft pick and boos from Whalers fans before finding success. The post Cowan: Hall of Famer Chris Pronger can relate to Juraj Slafkovsky’s Canadiens journey appeared first on Montreal Gazette.
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Canadiens Playoff Analysis: The Key Statistic From Game One Win -
Check out the latest statistical analysis from Game One between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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NHL Calder Trophy Tracker: Mock Ballot Has Schaefer Beating Demidov And Sennecke -
Tony Ferrari predicts the star rookies on the New York Islanders, Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks will be the three finalists on the NHL Calder Trophy ballot. Here's how important they were to their teams.
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Lightning quickly learn how dangerous Juraj Slafkovsky can be -
Lightning quickly learn how dangerous Juraj Slafkovsky can be
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Lightning’s D’Astous doubtful for Game 2 against Canadiens -
D’Astous exited the first game of the series against Montreal due to injury.
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Lightning defenceman Charle-Edouard D’Astous doubtful for Game 2 vs. Canadiens -
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Slafkovsky Plays Hero, Sabres Crazy Comeback, and Canucks ft. Shayna Goldman & Jeff Paterson | Sheet -
Dive into a jam-packed episode of The Sheet with Jeff Marek as Jeff is joined by Shayna Goldman to break down an electrifying opening weekend of the NHL Playoffs. From the Carolina Hurricanes shutting out the Ottawa Senators to the Minnesota Wild’s dominant performance over the Dallas Stars, no series is left untouched. The duo unpacks the Philadelphia Flyers’ statement road win in Pittsburgh, the Montreal Canadiens’ thrilling Game 1 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning powered by Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat trick and OT heroics, and the Colorado Avalanche handling business versus the LA Kings. Plus, they discuss Vegas’ dramatic comeback against the Utah Mammoth and the Buffalo Sabres’ stunning late-game rally over the Boston Bruins—marking their first playoff win in 14 years. Later, Jeff previews the Edmonton Oilers vs. Anaheim Ducks series opener before welcoming Jeff Paterson to dive into a turbulent moment for the Vancouver Canucks, including the firing of Patrik Allvin, Jim
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Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat trick lifts Canadiens to 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 1 -
Juraj Slafkovsky fired a snap shot from the left circle that beat Andrei Vasilevskiy to the far side for his first career postseason hat trick.
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How the Canadiens Flipped the Script on the Lightning in Game 1 -
When the Montreal Canadiens walked into Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday evening, most people figured it would be a lesson in experience. A reminder of how…
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Speltips Tures NHL-dubbel -
NHL-slutspelet stjäl rampljuset på tisdagens dubbel, som därmed serveras i form av nattamat. Tampa Bay sköt sig själva i foten genom att ställa sig i Slafkovskýs sikte senast. Andra bullar är att vänta i akt två. Detsamma gäller inte i KeyBank Arena, där Buffalo fortsätter att trumma på efter den inledande vändningen. Let’s go!Tampa Bay - Montreal: Tampa Bay FT @ 1,96Tävling: ...
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Buffalo’s Electric Comeback & Slafkovsky Steals Game 1 | Daily Faceoff Live -
The playoffs are already delivering chaos. The Buffalo Sabres storm back in Game 1 with three goals in just over four minutes, erasing a 2–0 deficit in an absolutely electric finish—because of course, it’s playoff Tage. We break down a wild opening night that saw the Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, and Montreal Canadiens all steal road wins to kick off their series. And yes… we need to talk about Juraj Slafkovsky. How good is this guy right now? Despite managing just nine shots through two periods, the Canadiens found a way—while Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t exactly look like himself. So which home team down 1–0 should be the most concerned? Overreaction time: Are the Colorado Avalanche really about to sweep the Los Angeles Kings? Do the Anaheim Ducks have to win on the road to stay alive? Cole Bagley joins for “The All 32” to talk Utah vs. the Vegas Golden Knights—was Game 1 a missed opportunity or proof Utah can hang? SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!! 👍🏼Powered by @bet365 | Hockey f
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Not The Wright Choice? Slafkovsky Showing Habs Why He Was Picked No. 1 Overall -
Juraj Slafkovsky's hat trick in Game 1 of the playoffs was more proof he's a big-time player. The Montreal Canadiens drafted him first overall in 2022 instead of longtime projected No. 1 Shane Wright.
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Golden Knights rally in 3rd, take Game 1 from Mammoth
Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT, Canadiens win Game 1 -
Stone, Dowd score 1:47 apart for Vegas; Utah was playing in franchise's 1st playoff gameForward wins it at 1:22, Suzuki, Caufield each has 2 assists for Montreal; Hagel scores twice for Tampa Bay
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Postgame Media Round One Game One | McDonagh, Cooper -
Jon Cooper and Ryan McDonagh talk to media after the Lightning's overtime loss against the Montreal Canadiens in Round One Game One. Join the Thunder: http://tampabaylightning.com http://twitter.com/tblightning http://instagram.com/tblightning #tampabaylightning #gobolts
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The CHat with Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky -
What type of students were Kirby and Juraj in high school? Find that out and more in this episode of The CHat
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Habs win Game 1 in Tampa -
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Takeaways From Lightning’s Game 1 Loss vs. the Canadiens -
The Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Montreal Canadiens in dramatic fashion, 4-3, in overtime. In a tight, back-and-forth bout, their first-round woes still look prevalent after one game. After…
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Toronto Jr. Canadiens Win 2026 U14 OHL Cup Championship -
TORONTO - The Toronto Jr. Canadiens have claimed the 2026 U14 OHL Cup title, defeating the Toronto Marlboros 5-1 in an all-Toronto championship final ... - OHL
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Around the NHL: Marner’s Golden Knights complete Game 1 comeback, Celebrini committed to win in San Jose -
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have started, so buckle up for some of the best hockey you will ever see. Day one of the postseason was as entertaining as ever, as there was an epic comeback after over a decade out of the playoffs in Buffalo, the Montreal Canadiens outlasted the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime…
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A Weekend That Set The Tone | 32 Thoughts -
In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman run through all the Stanley Cup Playoff action from the weekend. ---------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Introduction 4:36 - Canadiens vs Lightning 14:20 - Sabres vs Bruins 21:25 - Mammoth vs Golden Knights 30:06 - Kings vs Avalanche 38:18 - Senators vs Hurricanes 46:10 - Stars vs Wild 52:23 - Flyers vs Penguins 57:25 - Touching on the Leafs 59:47 - Talking about the Preds 59:56 - Canucks front office vacancy 1:08:36 - Interview with Cole Caufield 1:18:08 - Interview with Brady Tkachuk Email the podcast at 32thoughts@sportsnet.ca or call the Thought Line at 1-833-311-3232 and leave us a voicemail. This podcast was produced and mixed by Dominic Sramaty and hosted by Elliotte Friedman & Kyle Bukauskas. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates. -------------------------------
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Lightning Penalties Prove Costly As Canadiens Win 4-3 In OT -
The Lightning understood heading into Game 1 there was a delicate balance between playing with emotion and avoiding the kind of penalties that could swing a playoff game. In the end, special teams became the difference Sunday night.
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Kde mám chytat? Dobeš před prodloužením bloudil -
V úvodním zápase osmifinále play off NHL zažil český brankář Jakub Dobeš ve službách Montrealu těžké chvíle. Čelil třiadvaceti střelám, a nakonec pomohl svému týmu k prvnímu bodu na venkovním ledě. Právě ale ne tolik známé prostředí způsobilo čtyřiadvacetiletému brankáři více potíží než samotný zápas.
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Bottom Six Minutes: Juraj Slafkovsky introduces himself to Tampa -
The underdog Montreal Canadiens were in Florida on Sunday night to start their playoff series with the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game had all of the intensity that their final regular season meeting suggested the series would eventually have, culminating in an overtime thriller. The Habs’ mission in going to Tampa was clear; try to take at least one of the two games and get a split before going back to Montreal. Not only did they accomplish that mission in game one, they have a chance to make it two. None of that would be possible without Juraj Slafkovsky, who introduced himself to the Lightning, and to these playoffs with a hat trick that included the game winner. JURAJ SLAFKOVSKÝ IS YOUR @ENERGIZER OVERTIME HERO AND THE @CANADIENSMTL TAKE GAME 1! 🔵⚪️🔴
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P.K. Subban’s ‘insane’ pants distract ESPN viewers during NHL playoffs -
P.K. Subban’s pants stole the spotlight during ESPN’s coverage of Round 1 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday. The former 13-year defenseman, who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Nashville Predators and New Jersey Devils, donned a pair of oversized wide leg pants and the internet had a field a day. “You could park...
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THN Panel Picks Montreal To Win Walter Cup, But It Wasn't Unanimous -
The Hockey News asked a dozen women's hockey contributors who they picked to reach the Walter Cup final, and to win the Walter Cup. The Montreal Victoire came out as the favorite, but it wasn't unanimous.
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Jon Cooper slams Lightning stupidity after Canadiens stun Tampa Bay in Game 1 -
Jon Cooper slams Lightning stupidity after Canadiens stun Tampa Bay in Game 1
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Monday Morning Bag Skate 4-20-26 -
This is your daily thread to talk about the latest hockey news. BLACKHAWKS The Blackhawks Week That Was and Will (Not) Be, 4/17: Caring (SCH) Musings on Madison, Episode 208 — Another Blackhawks season ends. So now what? (SCH) Blackhawks player grades, Part I: Spencer Knight proves himself, young defense develops (Athletic) Blackhawks players set playoffs as 2027 goal, but Kyle Davidson knows that’ll require enormous leap (Sun-Times) Updates from Blackhaw
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Final | Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 - OT
The Bolts fall in overtime to the Habs in Game One -
Final | Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 - OT The Bolts fall in overtime to the Habs in Game One
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Laval @ Toronto recap & highlights: The Calder Cup Playoffs await -
The end of the AHL regular season had not gone the smoothest for the Laval Rocket, alternating losses and inconsistent efforts over the month of April. However, thanks to the Belleville Senators of all teams, they clinched a second straight AHL North Division title, and had nothing really to play for over the weekend. Sunday’s lineup reflected that for the Rocket as Sammy Blais, Joshua Roy, and Alex Belzile all got the day off, while Lucas Condotta was out serving a one-game suspension. That meant a total overhaul for the Rocket offence, with Vinzenz Rohrer making his AHL debut alongside Owen Beck and Sean Farrell. Dillan Bentley, Josh Nadeau, and Vincent Arseneau rounded out the forward group. On defence, it was a debut for Aiden Dubinsky, as he slotted in next to Tobie Bisson on the first pair. With Toronto still vying for home ice in their first-round series, they struck first once again as the Rocket defence failed to break up an odd-man rush. Luke Hay
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Montreal Canadiens starten mit Sieg ins NHL-Play-off -
Die Montreal Canadiens sind mit einem Sieg in die NHL-Play-offs gestartet. Sie setzten sich auswärts gegen die Tampa Bay Lightning mit 4:3 nach Verlängerung durch und führen damit in der "best of seven"-Serie mit 1:0. Der Vorarlberger David Reinbacher kam dieses Mal für die Canadiens nicht zum Einsatz. Buffalo Sabres gegen Boston Bruins endete 4:3, Colorado Avalanche gegen Los Angeles Kings 2:1 und Vegas Golden Knights gegen Utah Mammoth 4:2 - womit es lauter Heimsiege gab.
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Slafkovského show. Hattrickem napodobil legendu a slyšel chválu: Těžko se zastavuje -
S velkými zápasy herně roste. Ukázal to na nedávném olympijském turnaji, na přehlídce hokejových hvězd patřil k nejlepším. A ukazuje to i na startu play off NHL. Když Juraj Slafkovský hattrickem rozhodl o prvním vítězství Montrealu v sérii s Tampou (4:3 v prodloužení), renomovaný zámořský novinář Pierre LeBrun na sociální síť X napsal: „Copak jsme se vrátili do Milána?“
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Montreal Canadiens starten mit Sieg ins NHL-Play-off -
Die Montreal Canadiens sind mit einem Sieg in die NHL-Play-offs gestartet. Sie setzten sich auswärts gegen die Tampa Bay Lightning mit 4:3 nach Verlängerung durch und führen damit in der "best of seven"-Serie mit 1:0. Der Vorarlberger David Reinbacher kam dieses Mal für die Canadiens nicht zum Einsatz. Buffalo Sabres gegen Boston Bruins endete 4:3, Colorado Avalanche gegen Los Angeles Kings 2:1 und Vegas Golden Knights gegen Utah Mammoth 4:2 - womit es lauter Heimsiege gab.
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Habs Wrap: First Round Advantage, X Factors, Prospect News -
Check out the top Montreal Canadiens stories this week, including the playoff X Factors, Tampa Bay Lightning analysis, and more.
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NHL uhranul slovenský postrach. Slafkovský se v play off proměnil v monstrum -
Je to frajer. Teď už asi málokdo pochybuje o transformaci Juraje Slafkovského v hokejovou superstar. Slovák ve službách Montrealu rozseknul první zápas série play off na ledě favorizované Tampy Bay hattrickem nastříleným v přesilovkách. Na gól na 4:3 v čase 61:22 už Lightning odpovědět nemohli.
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The Montreal Canadiens didn’t panic in Game 1 win -
If there is one thing that has defined the Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes-run Montreal Canadiens, it is conviction. They have a plan, they believe in their plan, and they will stick to it. The plan won’t always take the conventional route, either. Hiring Martin St-Louis was not a conventional hire. Taking Juraj Slafkovský was not the conventional selection at first overall. Even Gorton hiring Hughes wasn’t conventional. It was all calculated, however. Through two periods on Sunday night, things didn’t look great. The Canadiens stuck with their game plan. The game was much closer than the shot clock indicated, but Montreal used the third period and the start of overtime to make even that element look closer. In reality, the five-on-five scoring chances were 15-11 for Montreal with the Canadiens holding a 8-1 high-danger lead. There were times when the decisions they made didn’t always look like they would work. The first season und
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Monday Habs Headlines: Montreal’s discipline plan -
Montreal Canadiens news and notes Nick Suzuki shared that Canadiens game plan in terms of discipline wasn’t just about avoiding retaliations, but also deciding when to accept some physicality when a penalty could be a possibility. [La Presse] Martin St-Louis’s explained his decision to use his timeout in overtime. [Journal de Montreal] “That’s just stupidity,” Jon Cooper said of his team’s inability to stop taking offensive-zone penalties. [The Athletic] Juraj Slafkovský’s post
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Sabres Steal & Canadiens Win ft. Billy Jaffe, Pat Maroon & James van Riemsdyk | Morning Cuppa Hockey -
Season 3 of Morning Cuppa Hockey rolls on as Jonny Lazarus and Colby Cohen brew up a massive episode to break down a chaotic Game 1 around the NHL! The postseason is officially here, and the guys are diving straight into the deep end with a loaded guest list. The guys kick things off with Billy Jaffe, who joins the show to discuss a shocking Game 1 for the Boston Bruins. Billy breaks down what went wrong in their loss to the Buffalo Sabres, analyzing the defensive breakdowns and whether Bruins fans should be hitting the panic button already. Next, three-time Cup champ Patrick Maroon drops by to help the guys make sense of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s opening loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Pat gives his perspective on the Bolts' slow start and what it takes for a veteran room to flip the switch after a tough Game 1. To wrap things up, James van Riemsdyk (JVR) joins the show to share his expert thoughts on the playoff field as a whole. From dark horse favorites to the heavy hitters in e
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1st Round – Game 1: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning | Full Game Highlights | ESPN NHL -
The Canadiens beat the Lightning 4-3 in OT in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series. Juraf Slafkovsky scores a hat trick in the thriller win over the Tampa Bay Lightning. ✔️ Subscribe to ESPN Unlimited: https://plus.espn.com/ #ESPN #NHL
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Juraj Slafkovský, Jakub Dobes shine in Canadiens' Game 1 win -
The young stars of the Monreal Canadiens were shining bright in their Game 1 over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRsrhXtzXmzYX_fiyNHHxbw?sub_confirmation=1 NHL Media on X: https://x.com/NHLMedia NHL Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NHLMedia/ NHL Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nhlmedia
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NHL Playoff Highlights | Canadiens vs. Lightning | Round 1 Gm 1 | April 19, 2026 -
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D'Astous Gets Sandwiched by Evans & Anderson -
https://buymeacoffee.com/chasingthebiscuit 2025 - 2026 Playoffs Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning 4/19/2026
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NHL Game 1 Highlights | Canadiens vs. Lightning - April 19, 2026 -
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo12SYwt93SQP81ntu8rz9QcAHTNQaFI3 Watch the latest NHL game highlights, featuring the best goals, saves, hits, and key moments from tonight’s matchup. Subscribe to stay up to date with NHL highlights, top plays, and game recaps from across the league all season long. ---------------------------------------------- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.youtube.com/@MLBxSPORTSNET https://www.youtube.com/@NBAxSPORTSNET https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.instagram.com/sportsnet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnet https://www.snapchat.com/@sportsnet.sc ---------------------------------------------- #NHL #Hockey #Highlights 00:00:00 - 1st Regulation Period 00:03:58 - 2nd Regulation Period 00:06:31 - 3rd Regulation Period
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GOTTA SEE IT: Juraj Slafkovsky Completes Hat Trick With OT Winner In Game 1 -
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo12SYwt93SQP81ntu8rz9QcAHTNQaFI3 Watch as Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky completes a hat trick by burying the overtime winner in Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Watch the latest NHL game highlights, featuring the best goals, saves, hits, and key moments from tonight’s matchup. Subscribe to stay up to date with NHL highlights, top plays, and game recaps from across the league all season long. ---------------------------------------------- 📺 http://sportsnetplus.ca - Stream live on Sportsnet+ 💻 http://www.sportsnet.ca - More news & highlights on Sportsnet.ca https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhibwHk4WKw4leUt6JfRLg https://www.youtube.com/@MLBxSPORTSNET https://www.youtube.com/@NBAxSPORTSNET https://www.facebook.com/sportsnet https://twitter.com/sportsnet https://www.instagram.com/sportsnet/ https://www.tiktok.com/@sportsnet https://www.snapchat.com/@sportsnet.sc ---------------------------------------------- #NHL #Hock
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Hockey sur glace. Tampa Bay surpris par Montréal pour son entrée en play-off -
Le Lightning de Tampa Bay du défenseur biennois Janis Moser s'est incliné 4-3 ap chez lui contre les Canadiens de Montréal pour son entrée dans les play-off de NHL. Juraj Slafkovsky, auteur d'un tour du chapeau comme disent les Québécois (…
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Juraj Slafkovsky's Game 1 hat trick #NHL #Shorts -
Rewatch all three power play goals by Juraj Slafkovsky from Game 1 against the Lightning. SUBCRIBE: http://goha.bs/1qHH4pZ
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Moser muss mitansehen, wie Gegenspieler Slafkovsky Geschichte geschrieben hat -
In den NHL-Playoffs läuft es für die noch verbliebenen Schweizer bislang nicht nach Wunsch. Nachdem Lian Bichsel mit seinen Dallas Stars in Spiel 1 gegen die Minnesota Wild untergegangen ist, verliert auch Janis Moser das erste Playoff-Duell gegen die Montréal Canadiens.
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Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT, Canadiens win Game 1
Sabres' epic Game 1 comeback 'a long time coming' -
Forward wins it at 1:22, Suzuki, Caufield each has 2 assists for Montreal; Hagel scores twice for Tampa BayBuffalo rallies past Boston with 4-goal outburst late in 3rd to win 1st playoff game in 15 years
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Historiskt hattrick − först genom tiderna -
Stjärnans historiska bedrift − först i Stanley Cup-historien. The post Historiskt hattrick − först genom tiderna appeared first on hockeysverige.se.
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Slafkovsky’s confidence shines as he nets hat trick in Canadiens’ OT win -
Jennifer Botterill joins Evanka Osmak and Ken Reid to discuss the Sabres’ wild return to the playoffs, how Juraj Slafkovsky’s confidence played a part in the Canadiens’ win over the Lightning, and Jakub Dobes settling into the game as it progressed.
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Day 2: Sabres fans rejoice, Canadiens outlast Lightning in thriller -
The Avalanche and Golden Knights also struck first in their best-of-seven series on Sunday.
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NHL-Playoffs: Overtime-Sieg für die Canadiens -
Die Kanadier setzen sich in einem ausgeglichenen Duell am Ende knapp in der Verlängerung durch. Slafkovsky wird zum Matchwinner.
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Scores and schedule for Sunday, April 19, 2026 -
Sunday’s Scoreboard NHL Playoffs First Round | Best-of-Seven Series Montreal 4 Tampa Bay 3 (OT) (Montreal leads series 1-0) Colorado 2 Los Angeles 1 (Colorado leads series 1-0) Buffalo 4 Boston 3 (Buffalo leads series 1-0) Vegas 4 Utah 2 (Vegas leads series 1-0) — PWHL Toronto 2 Minnesota 0 — AHL Toronto 4 Laval The post Scores and schedule for Sunday, April 19, 2026 appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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Juraj Slafkovsky historiskt dominant i Stanley Cup -
LOS ANGELES. Inte en enda svensk på isen.Slutspelspremiären i natt mellan Tampa Bay Lightning och Montreal Canadiens blev en udda historia ur svensk synvinkel.Med Victor Hedman och Pontus Holmberg på skadelistan samt Jonas Johansson på reservbänken var det blågula inslaget noll i Tampa Bay.Då passade slovaken Juraj Slafkovsky på att slå till.Med ett hattrick ledde han Canadiens till en 4-3-seger efter förlängning.
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Pastrňák zapsal tři body, Bostonu to na výhru nestačilo. Montreal rozjásalo slovenské eso -
Gól a dvě asistence! David Pastrňák i play off NHL začal sbírat body, ale Bostonu příspěvek českého útočníka nestačil na vítězství v prvním utkání na ledě Buffala. Bruins prohráli 3:4. Skvěle do vyřazovací fáze vkročil slovenský útočník Juraj Slafkovský. Hattrickem pomohl hokejistům Montrealu k výhře 4:3 v prodloužení na ledě Tampy Bay. K vítězství přispěl i brankář Jakub Dobeš dvaceti zákroky. Colorado s Martinem Nečasem přetlačilo Los Angeles 2:1.
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Lightning’s D’Astous Exits Early After Hit From Anderson in Game 1 -
The Lightning defensive group, who battled through a number of injuries during the regular season, took another hit Sunday in Game 1 against the Canadiens when Charle-Edouard D’Astous exited early after a heavy collision midway through the second period.
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Slafkovsky the hat-trick hero as Canadiens take Game 1 in Tampa: ‘Won us the game’ -
TAMPA — The Montreal Canadiens have an early series lead on the road — and they have Juraj Slafkovsky to thank. Slafkovsky opened the playoffs with a hat trick Sunday, scoring the winner at 1:22 of overtime to lift the young Canadiens past the experienced Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in a riveting Game 1 of The post Slafkovsky the hat-trick hero as Canadiens take Game 1 in Tampa: ‘Won us the game’ appeared first on The Lethbridge Herald - News and Sports from around Lethbridge.
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