Lightning Legend’s Cup Run With Montreal Hits the Wall

Montreal’s push had the kind of veteran sheen teams love in May, but the runway has now ended. A former Lightning star was part of the story, which always adds a little extra spice when old scars and new dreams collide. The Canadiens got the boost, the pedigree, and the intrigue, but the Cup chase is done for this chapter. The real question now is what this means for a team that was trying to cash in on experience before the bracket turned ruthless.