The Tampa Bay Lightning’s playoff run comes to an end as we break down the full first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens on this episode of Backchecking the Bolts.

Joining the show is Jared Book from Habs Eyes on the Prize (www.https://www.habseyesontheprize.com/), who gives the Montreal perspective on what decided the series, the biggest turning points, standout performances, coaching decisions, and what went wrong for Tampa Bay.

We also look ahead to the Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres second-round playoff matchup, as Jared shares his thoughts on key storylines, matchups to watch, X-factors, and whether Montreal has what it takes to keep their Stanley Cup run alive.

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Relive the Tampa Bay Lightning’s heartbreaking season-ending Game 7 loss as Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey break down the Bolts’ 2-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we analyze what went wrong for the Tampa Bay Lightning, key turning points from Game 7, standout performances, missed opportunities, and what this early playoff exit means for the future of the franchise.

We also shift our focus to the NHL postseason and preview the second round matchups, as Jason Linkes and Justin Godfrey make their Stanley Cup Playoff predictions and discuss which teams have the best path to the Finals.

🏒 Topics in this episode:
• Lightning vs Canadiens Game 7 recap
• Biggest reasons Tampa Bay was eliminated
• Key players and turning points
• Offseason questions facing the Lightning
• Second Round NHL Playoff predictions

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Tampa stays alive! The Tampa Bay Lightning shut out the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in overtime in Game 6, sending this playoff series to an epic Game 7 in Tampa.

On this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, we recap the overtime winner, defensive masterclass, clutch saves, and biggest turning points from the game. We also break down the NHL Award finalists and take a look at the rest of the National Hockey League playoff bracket.

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