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Johansson wins in debut, Paul has two power-play goals and Lightning beat Predators 5-3
TAMPA, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 10: Brandon Hagel #38 of the Tampa Bay Lightning scores a goal third period during the opening night game against the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena on October 10, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Bunting’s three-game suspension the kicker to Maple Leafs’ playoff opener dud
TORONTO, CANADA - APRIL 18: Michael Bunting #58 of the Toronto Maple Leafs reacts to being ejected from the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game One of the First Round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on April 18, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)
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Canadiens strike back with 3-2 win over Lightning
Montreal Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin (27) scores against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
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Tampa Bay Lightning, PWHPA to co-host women’s games
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Andrei Vasilevskiy earns 11th straight win over Canadiens
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 28: Mikhail Sergachev #98 of the Tampa Bay Lightning tangles with Nick Suzuki #14 of the Montreal Canadiens during the third period at the Amalie Arena on December 28, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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In the Stanley Cup, Kadri was where he wanted to be: ‘In the thick of it’
Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri (91) celebrates with the Stanley Cup after the Avalanche game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Exciting 2022 NHL playoffs will be remembered for Makar and more
Jun 26, 2022; Tampa, Florida, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar (8) celebrates with the Stanley Cup after the game against the Tampa Bay Lightning in game six of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Maple Leafs eliminated by Tampa Bay Lightning in first round of playoff series
Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Nicholas Paul (20) falls into Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Jack Campbell (36) as Maple Leafs centre Colin Blackwell (11) defends during third period NHL first-round playoff series action in Toronto on Saturday, May 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
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Auston Matthews scores hat-trick as Maple Leafs sink Bolts
Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his third period goal during an NHL hockey game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Monday, April 4, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
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Senators trade Nick Paul to Lightning, acquire forward Mathieu Joseph
OTTAWA, ON - MARCH 12: Nick Paul #21 of the Ottawa Senators skates against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre on March 12, 2022 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)
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Andrei Vasilevskiy dominant as Lightning top Canucks 2-1, snapping three-game skid
Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy, left, of Russia, stops Vancouver Canucks' Brock Boeser during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 13, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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Jets outduel high-powered Lightning in 7-4 win
Mar 8, 2022; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Adam Lowry (17) watches as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) covers the puck in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports
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Lightning aim to maintain road success against struggling Jets
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Cal Foote (52) celebrates with Nikita Kucherov, left, Brayden Point (21), and Anthony Cirelli (71), after scoring a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
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Tampa Bay Lightning top Montreal Canadiens in overtime in NHL’s return from pause
TAMPA, FL - DECEMBER 28: David Savard #58 of the Montreal Canadiens scores against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period at the Amalie Arena on December 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Ottawa Senators shut out Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0
Dec 11, 2021; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Pat Maroon (14) and Ottawa Senators right wing Tyler Ennis (63) chase the puck in the third period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports
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Toronto Maple Leafs overpowered by Tampa Bay Lightning in Atlantic Division showdown
Dec 9, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) skates past Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare (41) in the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Saad to Blues, Perry to Lightning as recent champs add winners
FILE - Montreal Canadiens right wing Corey Perry (94) controls a puck during the third period of Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals series against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., in this Monday, June 28, 2021, file photo. Corey Perry has agreed to terms with the Tampa Bay Lightning on a two-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Thursday, July 29, 2021, because it had not been announced. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
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Stanley Cup damaged after another Tampa Bay Lightning boat parade
Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos hoists the Stanley Cup during the NHL hockey Stanley Cup champions' Boat Parade, Monday, July 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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The Canadiens supplied Canada with a much needed COVID-19 breather
Roy MacGregor
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Lightning beat Canadiens 1-0 to win Stanley Cup
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) hands the Stanley Cup to left wing Pat Maroon (14) after the series win in Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup finals against the Montreal Canadiens, Wednesday, July 7, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
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For the Canadiens, the mantra during this Stanley Cup run is never say die
MONTREAL, QUEBEC - JULY 05: Josh Anderson #17 of the Montreal Canadiens scores the game-winning goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning to give his team the 3-2 win during the first overtime period in Game Four of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at the Bell Centre on July 05, 2021 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Getty Images)
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Canadiens win Game 4 in overtime to keep Stanley Cup hopes alive
Montreal Canadiens' Eric Staal, Josh Anderson, Cole Caufield, Jeff Petry and Shea Weber, left to right, celebrate a goal by Josh Anderson to beat the Tampa Bay Lightning during first period of overtime in Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final Monday, July 5, 2021 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
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Montreal police to increase presence as Canadiens’ fans gather for Game 4 of Stanley Cup final
A Montreal Canadiens fan takes a photo of the police after Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final, at the Bell Centre, in Montreal, on July 2, 2021.
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After a tough year, are the Canadiens up for another challenge?
Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Cirelli (71) celebrates a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) as Shea Weber (6) and Ben Chiarot (8) look on during the first period in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals in Montreal on Friday, July 2, 2021.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
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Canadiens know they’re down, but not out, against the Lightning
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 30: Eric Staal #21 and Phillip Danault #24 of the Montreal Canadiens reacts to a goal by Blake Coleman (not pictured) of the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in Game Two of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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The Canadiens have had magic on their side – and now they need it more than ever
Cathal Kelly
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Vasilevskiy slams the door on Habs as Lightning take a 2-0 series lead
Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Montreal Canadiens skates by as Ondrej Palat #18 of the Tampa Bay Lightning is congratulated by teammates Ryan McDonagh #27 and Nikita Kucherov #86 after scoring against Carey Price #31 during the third period in Game Two of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 30, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Montreal GM Marc Bergevin’s moves paying off for Canadiens when it matters
Roy MacGregor
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Canadiens look to regroup after tough opener against Lightning
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 28: Jake Evans #71 of the Montreal Canadiens carries the puck against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in Game One of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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Canadiens fans soak in Stanley Cup fever as team looks to complete magical run
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 28: The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens scuffle during the third period in Game One of the 2021 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
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The hockey world is in a frenzy over the Canadiens – yet off the ice, the Habs are unmoved
Cathal Kelly
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Beauvillier scores overtime winner as Islanders beat Lightning 3-2 to force Game 7
UNIONDALE, NEW YORK - JUNE 23: Anthony Beauvillier #18 of the New York Islanders celebrates after scoring the game-winning goal during the first overtime period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game Six of the Stanley Cup Semifinals during the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Coliseum on June 23, 2021 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
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Resilient Lightning showing they can win in variety of ways
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 05: Victor Hedman #77 and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate wining Game Four of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on June 05, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Bolts attack picks up in 6-4 win over Carolina Hurricanes
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 05: Victor Hedman #77 and Andrei Vasilevskiy #88 of the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate wining Game Four of the Second Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Carolina Hurricanes at Amalie Arena on June 05, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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Killorn, Kucherov pace Lightning’s 6-2 rout of Panthers
TAMPA, FLORIDA - MAY 22: Anthony Cirelli #71 of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers face off during Game Four of the First Round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena on May 22, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)