Montreal Canadiens Summary

The Montreal Canadiens faced a tough defeat against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of their playoff series, losing 1-0 in overtime. Gage Goncalves scored the overtime winner at 9:02, pushing the series to a decisive Game 7 on Sunday in Tampa.

Both teams have seen all six games decided by one goal, and Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves to secure his eighth career playoff shutout, while Canadiens goalie Jakub Dobes stopped 32 shots.

Despite the loss, Dobes has been a standout throughout the series, with a 3-2 record and a 2.49 goals-against average. Heading into Game 7, there's mounting pressure on the Canadiens' stars, particularly Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, who have struggled to produce at even strength, leaving the team looking for offensive support from their top line.

Coach Martin St-Louis emphasized the importance of blocking out external expectations and focusing on the game as they prepare for this critical matchup.