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As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to host the Tampa Bay Lightning on April 26, 2026, both teams come into this matchup with contrasting recent performances. The Canadiens have found some momentum, winning 3 of their last 5 games, showcasing an improvement in both offensive and defensive aspects of their game. Their home advantage will be crucial as they look to capitalize on familiar surroundings and fan support.
On the other hand, the Lightning have encountered a few challenges recently, recording only 2 victories in their last 5 outings. While they remain a formidable opponent, inconsistency could be a concern as they face a Canadiens team eager to build on their recent success.
Bookmakers have set odds at 2.55 for a home win and 2.34 for an away victory, reflecting a competitive landscape. Our model suggests a probability of 36.2% for a Canadiens victory, 23.2% for a draw, and 41.1% for a Lightning win, indicating a slight edge for Tampa Bay. The predicted final score leans towards a close 2:3 in favor of the visitors.
With tactical battles likely to play a significant role, fans can expect an exciting contest, though outcomes remain unpredictable.
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| Montreal 36.9% |
Draw 22.8% |
Tampa Bay 40.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3
Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 11.83% Montreal Canadiens: 3.94%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.7 | 4.05 | 2.3 | |
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2.53 | 4.52 | 2.41 | |
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2.45 | 3.9 | 2.25 | |
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2.49 | 4.18 | 2.39 |
Latest Results
| 24.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2 OT 21.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT 19.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT 14.04.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Montreal Canadiens – 4:2 12.04.26 New York Islanders – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 |
24.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2 OT 21.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT 19.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT 15.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – New York Rangers – 2:4 13.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Detroit Red Wings – 4:3 OT |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2 OT 21.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT 19.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT 09.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:1 31.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Los Angeles Kings (8) | 3 : 0 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars (2) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 1 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 1 : 2 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 3 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 0 : 3 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 2 : 1 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 1 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | TBD #5 | TBD #6 | |
| 4 | TBD #7 | TBD #8 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 |
Final
| 1 | TBD #1 | TBD #2 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.36%)
2. Carolina Hurricanes: 4.25 (19.49%)
3. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7 (11.83%)
4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11 (7.53%)
5. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.53%)
6. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.37%)
7. Buffalo Sabres: 13 (6.37%)
8. Montreal Canadiens: 21 (3.94%)
9. Philadelphia Flyers: 26 (3.19%)
10. Minnesota Wild: 31 (2.67%)
11. Utah Mammoth: 34 (2.44%)
12. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.36%)
13. Ottawa Senators: 76 (1.09%)
14. Boston Bruins: 76 (1.09%)
15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 176 (0.47%)
16. Los Angeles Kings: 301 (0.28%)
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