In a game that defied all logic and statistics, the Montreal Canadiens have pulled off the impossible. On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Habs eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning in a 2-1 Game 7 thriller, officially ending the reigning champions’ dynasty and proving that heart beats numbers every single time.
The Box Score tells a story of pure survival. Montreal recorded only 9 shots on goal during the entire game—a record-breaking low for a winning team in NHL playoff history. In fact, the Canadiens went the entire second period without a single shot on net. However, when they did shoot, they made it count. Nick Suzuki ignited the dream with a first-period goal, and Alex Newhook sealed the legend in the third with a mid-air deflection that silenced the Florida crowd.
Jakub Dobeš: The New King of Montreal
The real hero of the night stood between the pipes. Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobeš turned into a literal brick wall, stopping 28 of 29 shots. As the clock hit zero, the Canadiens celebrated a victory that makes them the only Canadian team left standing in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They now head to Buffalo to face the Sabres in a second-round matchup that no one saw coming.