Montreal advances to Stanley Cup
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Montreal advances to Stanley Cup quarterfinals with 4–3 series win over Tampa

The series between Montreal and Tampa in the Stanley Cup round of 16 was as close as it could be. However, after seven games, it is clear the Canadian team will advance to the next round of the playoffs.

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Going into tonight's game, the series between Montreal and Tampa was tied 3–3. Montreal scored the game's first goal late in the first period, but Tampa equalized in the second period. The final score was decided with about nine minutes left to play when Montreal's Alex Newhook scored to make it 2–1.

The NHL season is thus over for Tampa's Swedes, Victor Hedman and Pontus Holmberg. Neither was in tonight's game, as they have missed several games recently due to personal reasons and an upper-body injury, respectively.

Montreal is the last team to advance to the Stanley Cup quarterfinals.

Round of 16:

Montreal–Tampa 2–1 (Montreal won the series 4–3)

Quarterfinals:

Colorado–Minnesota 9–6 (Colorado leads the series 1–0)

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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