"Montreal's sixth shot on goal, a desperate swipe by Alex Newhook, struck Tampa goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy and bounced into the net, sealing the series win."
"The entire series had played against type, with every game decided by one goal, marking a rare occurrence in playoff history."
The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game 7, achieving a Stanley Cup Playoff record low of eight shots on goal. The decisive goal by Alex Newhook was a fluke, as it came from a desperate swipe at a puck behind the goal line. Despite being dominated throughout the series, the Canadiens managed to win every game by a single goal, showcasing an unexpected resilience against a stronger opponent.
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