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As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens on April 29, 2026, both teams are looking to gain momentum in the competitive NHL landscape. Each squad enters the matchup with similar recent performances, having secured two victories in their last five games. This parallel in form suggests a potentially closely contested game.
The Lightning, playing at home, will aim to leverage their offensive strengths, with a forward corps known for its speed and scoring prowess. Their ability to capitalize on power plays could be a crucial factor, especially against the Canadiens’ defensive group, which has struggled with discipline in recent outings.
On the other hand, the Canadiens will seek to exploit any defensive lapses from Tampa Bay. Their transition game can be effective, particularly if they generate turnovers in the neutral zone.
Bookmakers favor the Lightning slightly with odds of 1.97 for a home win, while the Canadiens sit at 3.34 for an away victory. Our predictive model assigns a 46.8% chance of a Tampa win, a 23.6% chance of a draw, and a 29.8% chance for Montreal. The projected final score implies a close game, favoring the Lightning at 3-2. Ultimately, this matchup promises an intriguing battle, but as always in hockey, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Tampa Bay 48.6% |
Draw 22.7% |
Montreal 28.7% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 6.88% Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.16%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.99 | 4.32 | 3.37 |
Latest Results
| 26.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:3 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 |
26.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:3 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 26.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:3 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 |
Standings
Draw
Play Offs
1/8-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Los Angeles Kings (8) | 4 : 0 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars (2) | Minnesota Wild (3) | 2 : 2 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 1 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 1 : 3 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 4 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 1 : 3 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 3 : 1 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 2 : 2 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | TBD #2 | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | TBD #4 | |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | 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: 3.1 (26.62%)
2. Carolina Hurricanes: 3.75 (22%)
3. Buffalo Sabres: 9.5 (8.69%)
4. Montreal Canadiens: 12 (6.88%)
5. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.5%)
6. Tampa Bay Lightning: 16 (5.16%)
7. Edmonton Oilers: 17 (4.85%)
8. Vegas Golden Knights: 17 (4.85%)
9. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.85%)
10. Utah Mammoth: 21 (3.93%)
11. Philadelphia Flyers: 26 (3.17%)
12. Anaheim Ducks: 36 (2.29%)
13. Pittsburgh Penguins: 126 (0.65%)
14. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)
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