Canadiens fans saddened by loss, proud team made it to Stanley Cup final
by Jacob Serebrin, The Canadian Press
Posted Jul 8, 2021 12:35 am EDT
Last Updated Jul 8, 2021 at 12:41 am EDT
Montreal Canadiens fans react as they watch Game 5 Stanley Cup finals action against the Tampa Bay Lightning on a big screen outside of the Bell Centre in Montreal, Wednesday, July 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
MONTREAL There were tears on the streets of downtown Montreal Wednesday night, as the Canadiens ended their Stanley Cup run with a 1-0 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
For the fans outside the Bell Centre, where large crowds have gathered during games, there was still hope until the last second. “Just one goal,” was the cheer of the night.
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Canadiens fall short in losing Cup Final to Lightning
Dismissed throughout the playoffs, the Montreal Canadiens have seen their stirring run finally come to an end.
Montreal was the last team to clinch a playoff spot, with the worst record of the 16 qualifiers, and became the last team eliminated following a 1-0 loss to the defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5 of the final on Wednesday.
Corey Perry knelt in disbelief on one knee. Shea Weber stared off into the distance from the bench.
For all the grit and perseverance the Canadiens displayed in overcoming a 3-1 first-round series deficit to Toronto and their interim coach Dominique Ducharme sent into self-isolation after testing positive for COVID-19, Montreal came up short against a sturdier and more accomplished opponent.
Shea Weber was having none of it. I don t think that s the case at all to be honest, I think that we weren t good enough in front of Carey, Weber interrupted his netminder, the pair of them struggling to express themselves after Wednesday s 1-0 loss. I mean, give (Tampa Bay) credit. They re a heck of a team, Weber said. They re here for a reason. And they were better than us.
The Canadiens won Game 4 in overtime to stay alive and shift the series back to Florida. Lighting forward Nikita Kucherov was more than happy to end the series at home.
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