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The upcoming NHL showdown between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens on May 3, 2026, promises an exciting clash at the Amalie Arena. Both teams have displayed varying levels of form recently, with the Lightning securing victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, while the Canadiens have managed to win 2 in the same span.
Tampa Bay’s recent success can be attributed to their robust offensive unit, which has consistently generated scoring opportunities. The Lightning thrive on puck possession and quick transitions, often putting pressure on opposing defenses. In contrast, Montreal has shown resilience but will need to tighten their defensive schemes to counteract Tampa’s attacking prowess. The Canadiens’ recent performances highlight a trend of fluctuating consistency, which could pose challenges against a determined Lightning side at home.
Bookmakers indicate a slight preference for the Lightning, with odds of 1.99 for a home win compared to 3.36 for the Canadiens. Our model predicts a 47.5% chance of a Tampa Bay victory, suggesting a competitive matchup. The anticipated final score of 3:2 reflects the close nature of this contest, underscoring that while Tampa Bay holds the edge, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| Tampa Bay 48.1% |
Draw 23.5% |
Montreal 28.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2
Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 7.07% Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.66%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2 | 4.17 | 3.14 | |
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1.95 | 3.7 | 3.7 | |
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1.99 | 4.36 | 3.35 |
Latest Results
| 01.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 0:1 OT 29.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 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 |
01.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 0:1 OT 29.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 0:1 OT 29.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 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 |
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 : 4 |
| 3 | Vegas Golden Knights (4) | Utah Mammoth (6) | 3 : 2 |
| 4 | Edmonton Oilers (5) | Anaheim Ducks (7) | 2 : 4 |
| 5 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Ottawa Senators (6) | 4 : 0 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins (7) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | 2 : 4 |
| 7 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | Boston Bruins (5) | 4 : 2 |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Lightning (3) | Montreal Canadiens (4) | 3 : 3 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche (1) | Minnesota Wild (3) | |
| 2 | TBD #3 | Anaheim Ducks (7) | |
| 3 | Carolina Hurricanes (1) | Philadelphia Flyers (8) | |
| 4 | Buffalo Sabres (2) | 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: 3.2 (26.52%)
2. Carolina Hurricanes: 3.5 (24.25%)
3. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.43%)
4. Minnesota Wild: 10.5 (8.08%)
5. Buffalo Sabres: 11 (7.72%)
6. Montreal Canadiens: 12 (7.07%)
7. Tampa Bay Lightning: 15 (5.66%)
8. Philadelphia Flyers: 19 (4.47%)
9. Anaheim Ducks: 19 (4.47%)
10. Utah Mammoth: 51 (1.66%)
11. Boston Bruins: 126 (0.67%)
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