Braydon Coburn broke a scoreless deadlock early in the third period and Ben Bishop made 31 saves to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0 on Wednesday in game seven of the NHL first-round series.
Ryan Callahan set up Coburn's third goal in 79 career post-season games with a pass through the slot to the top of the right circle, where the Tampa Bay defenceman sent a shot over goalie Petr Mrazek's right shoulder.
Anton Stralman added an empty-net goal with 1:18 remaining, ensuring the Lightning would win their first game seven at home since they beat Calgary in the 2004 Stanley Cup Final.
Tampa Bay, who came back from a 3-2 series deficit, advanced to the Eastern Conference semi-finals against Montreal.
The Canadiens host game one on Friday night.
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