Montreal is the first Canadian team to play for the Cup since 2011 and will look to be the first from north of the border to win it since 1993.
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Three players 21 or younger scored for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, putting them one win from a trip to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 1993.
The Montreal Canadiens were pleased with their effort, particularly in the defensive zone, despite losing in overtime in Game 4 against the Golden Knights.
Montreal Canadiens forward Josh Anderson had one point in the last 24 games before tying the game in regulation and scoring the winning goal in overtime against the Golden Knights.
Montreal played well early for the second consecutive game in the Stanley Cup semifinals, but this time found the net and held on to the lead to even the series.
Montreal entered its Stanley Cup semifinal series against the Golden Knights having not trailed since May 25, but fell behind early and dropped Game 1 on Monday night.
The Colorado Avalanche played their best game since Game 1, but lost at home for just the second time in three months and face elimination against the Golden Knights.
The Colorado Avalanche squandered a late lead and chance to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven West Division final, and coach Jared Bednar expressed his frustration.
The Minnesota Wild rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the NHL playoff series and responded to each of the Golden Knights’ first two goals in Game 7 before wearing down.
Minnesota’s second-leading scorer during the regular season got his first two points of the postseason in the third period on Wednesday night to help the WIld to a 3-0 victory and force a Game 7 against the Golden Knights.