Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens Predictions & Picks – Canadiens To Regain Series Lead In NHL Playoffs

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23 Apr 2026
Leigh Copson 23 Apr 2026
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Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens Predictions & Picks

Montreal are tipped to win as a slight home underdog in Game 3.

The Canadiens failed to follow up their Game 1 win, but they did push Tampa to the limit, and they are now back home where they have been in strong form recently.

  • Montreal Canadiens are 6-2 in their last 8 home games
  • Montreal Canadiens are 3-1 in the previous 4 meetings
  • Tampa Bay Lightning are 1-4 in their last 5 road games
  • The Under has cashed in 3 of the last 4 meetings

Head To Head

  • Tampa Bay Lightning lead the all-time series 76-51-17
  • Tampa Bay Lightning won 3-2 in overtime when the two teams last met on April 21

Tampa Bay Lightning Form

Tampa Bay head out on the road on the back of a win, but in poor form with five defeats in their last eight games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-02 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 6-3
Apr-04 vs Boston Bruins W 3-1
Apr-06 at Buffalo Sabres L 2-4
Apr-07 at Ottawa Senators L 2-6
Apr-09 at Montreal Canadiens L 1-2
Apr-11 at Boston Bruins W 2-1
Apr-13 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-3 OT
Apr-15 vs New York Rangers L 2-4
Apr-19 vs Montreal Canadiens L 3-4 OT
Apr-21 vs Montreal Canadiens W 3-2 OT

Montreal Canadiens Form

Montreal return home on the back of a defeat and in inconsistent form, having lost four of their previous eight games.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Apr-02 at New York Rangers W 3-2
Apr-04 at New Jersey Devils W 4-3 SO
Apr-05 vs New Jersey Devils L 0-3
Apr-07 vs Florida Panthers W 4-3 SO
Apr-09 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 2-1
Apr-11 vs Columbus Blue Jackets L 2-5
Apr-12 at New York Islanders W 4-1
Apr-14 at Philadelphia Flyers L 2-4
Apr-19 at Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-3 OT
Apr-21 at Tampa Bay Lightning L 2-3 OT

Verdict

Tampa Bay levelled the series last time out, but we are not expecting back-to-back wins for the Lightning.

Montreal are in good form at home and have had Tampa’s number since the start of 2026.

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