The Montreal Canadiens faced the Tampa Bay Lightning at Tampa’s Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, May 3 for Game 7 of their NHL playoff series. The two teams were tied at three wins apiece heading into the deciding game.
The Habs eliminated the Lightning with a 2-1 win.
A watch party was also held Sunday at Montreal’s Bell Centre.
This post will be updated with more photos throughout the night.
Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) congratulates Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) after the Canadiens defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper, left, congratulates Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis after the Canadiens defeated the Lightning 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning players are seen after losing 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning fans are seen after losing 2-1 to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) celebrates his team’s 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens centre Alex Newhook (15) is congratulated by teammates after scoring the go-ahead goal in the third period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watches play in the final minutes of the third period against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning left wing Nick Paul (20) and goaltender Jonas Johansson (31) talk during a break in play in the third period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) falls to the ice after colliding with Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson (48) during the third period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) falls to the ice along with Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) as Tampa Bay Lightning centre Yanni Gourde (37) joins the play during the third period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) pushes Montreal Canadiens defenceman Noah Dobson (53) during the third period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May, 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning defenceman Erik Cernak (81) clears the puck from behind the goal line as Montreal Canadiens centre Jake Evans (71) and centre Alex Newhook (15) apply pressure in the second period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) tips in a shot for a goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) in the second period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) celebrates after his goal against Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) in the second period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning fans wave towels after centre Dominic James’s second-period goal against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May, 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) celebrates his second-period goal against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May, 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesSome fans at Montreal’s Bell Centre found it hard to watch during the second period as the Canadiens played the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa in Game 7 of the opening-round playoff series. The Bell Centre was opened up for fans to view the game. John Kenney / Montreal GazetteTampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) celebrates his second-period power play goal as Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) and Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson (8) look on in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis is seen along the bench during the second period against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesRomy Wilkins and her father Maxime watch the Montreal Canadiens play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during a viewing for fans at the Bell Centre in Montreal for Game 7 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, held in Tampa. John Kenney / Montreal GazetteZayan Vil cheers on the Canadiens at a viewing at the Bell Centre in Montreal during Game 7 of the first-round playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, held in Tampa. John Kenney / Montreal GazetteTampa Bay Lightning right wing Corey Perry (10) and Montreal Canadiens centre Jake Evans (71) tangle during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) looks to cover the puck as Brandon Hagel (38) and Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle (21) look on after a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Darren Raddysh during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) looks at the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) and Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle (21) look on after a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Darren Raddysh during the second period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens teammates celebrate a first period goal by centre Nick Suzuki (14) in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14) is congratulated after his first period goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens fans celebrate a first-period goal by Nick Suzuki in Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning during a watch party at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Sunday, May 3, 2026. John Kenney / Montreal GazetteTampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and defenceman Darren Raddysh (43) react after a first period goal by Montreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens fans celebrate the goal of centre Nick Suzuki on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy in the first period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens centre Nick Suzuki (14) celebrates his goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) makes a save on the puck of Tampa Bay Lightning centre Gage Goncalves (93) in the first period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis watches his team play in the first period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Gage Goncalves (93) tries to score on Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) but is stopped in the first period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy makes a save in the first period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes makes a save on the puck of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first period during Game 7 in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Gage Goncalves (93) attempts to get the puck past Montreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) as Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Oliver Bjorkstrand (22) looks on during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes is seen during a break in play against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) watches as Tampa Bay Lightning centre Zemgus Girgensons (28) attempts to gather the puck while holding off Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson (8) during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is hit by Montreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning centre Gage Goncalves (93) moves the puck as Montreal Canadiens defenceman Jayden Struble (47) looks on during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) and Montreal Canadiens defenceman Mike Matheson (8) collide during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens goaltender Jakub Dobes (75) reaches for the puck as Canadiens defenceman Jayden Struble (47) knocks Tampa Bay Lightning centre Dominic James (17) during the first period in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens right wing Cole Caufield (13) along with Tampa Bay Lightning defenceman Darren Raddysh (43) and Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) watch as the puck dribbles past the net in the crease during the first period of Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov is seen during a break in play during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is seen during a break in play during the second period against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesTampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are seen during the singing of the national anthem just prior to Game 7 of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesFans enter Benchmark International Arena ahead of Game 7 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesFans enter Benchmark International Arena ahead of Game 7 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesFans enter Benchmark International Arena ahead of Game 7 of Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday, May 3, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay Times