# GAME NIGHT: Canadiens ESCAPE with Game 7 win in Tampa, Avalanche OUTSCORE the Wild in a scorefest

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Podcast: [Locked On NHL - Daily Podcast On The National Hockey League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-nhl-daily-podcast-on-the-national-hockey-league-494711)
Published: 2026-05-04T05:57:43+00:00
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## Resource

The Montreal Canadiens pull off a historic defensive masterclass to eliminate Tampa Bay, while the Colorado Avalanche engage in a high-scoring shootout against Minnesota. This episode analyzes the extreme contrast between low-event grit and high-octane offensive chaos in the opening round of the playoffs.

## Highlights
- Main idea: Montreal's Game 7 victory set a record for the fewest shots on goal in a playoff win
- Practical takeaway: Rookie goaltender Jakob Dobes proved that elite netminding can overcome a massive deficit in shot volume
- Failure mode: Colorado's defensive lapses in their 9-6 win suggest they cannot rely on offensive outbursts to mask structural errors
- Main idea: The second round features a clash of styles between the high-scoring Avalanche and the opportunistic Canadiens
- Strategic outlook: Success in upcoming matchups like Buffalo vs. Montreal will depend heavily on goaltending stability

## Topics

NHL Playoffs, Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Colorado Avalanche, Minnesota Wild, Stanley Cup, Jakob Dobes, Cale Makar

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Playoff Opening: Introduction to the Stanley Cup playoff landscape and the hosts.
- 3:50 — The Montreal Miracle: Breaking down the Canadiens' historic, low-shot Game 7 victory over the Lightning.
- 7:00 — Dobes vs. Vasilevskiy: An analysis of the goaltending duel and the impact of 'greasy' goals on the outcome.
- 12:40 — The End of an Era in Tampa: Reflecting on Tampa Bay's exit and the changing landscape of the Eastern Conference.
- 18:20 — The Mile High Shootout: Recapping the 15-goal thriller between the Avalanche and the Wild.
- 21:40 — Colorado's Defensive Warning: Why the Avalanche need to fix their defensive structure despite their offensive success.
- 33:10 — Round 2 Preview: Looking ahead to the matchups between Vegas, Anaheim, and the Hurricanes' dominance.

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