Canadiens defeat Leafs in Game 7 after stunning series comeback

The Montreal Canadiens have booked a date in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Monday.

Montreal overturned a 3-1 series deficit with consecutive overtime victories, setting the stage for Monday’s Game 7 victory in Toronto.

Roughly 550 health-care workers who had been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 attended the game at Scotiabank Arena.

The Canadiens will take on the Winnipeg Jets, which swept the Edmonton Oilers in their opening-round series. Game 1 is set for Wednesday