What we learned about the 8 NHL teams eliminated in Round 1

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter that the Tampa Bay Lightning played an almost perfect Game 7.The Lightning put up a masterclass in defensive structure when it mattered most, limiting the Canadiens to zero shots on goal in the second period, and only nine in 60 minutes.Blame poor puck luck in Game 7 or Jakub Dobes’ excellence — both were unquestionably difference-makers here.But those aren’t the only reasons why the Lightning’s season ended on Sunday night.