Entering Thursday on life support, the Montreal Canadiens responded with a resounding 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The win avoided a sweep and kept them alive for Saturday night's Game 5.
In a series where each team has generated a six-goal outing, the Atlantic Division rivals meet once more in Canada. Like the New York Rangers, who will live to fight another day after besting the Washington Capitals on Friday, Montreal looks to hang on with no wiggle room.
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens
Looking at the season's advanced metrics, it shouldn't come as much surprise to see the Lightning ahead. Per Puckalytics.com, they finished the season fourth in Corsi percentage, a measure of even-strength shot differential.
Montreal ranked No. 23, the second-lowest mark among playoff participants behind the Calgary Flames. A strong Corsi didn't bode well for the ousted Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders—or even the top-rated ...
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