The Tampa Bay Lightning (19-11-2) welcome the Montreal Canadiens (15-17-3) to Amalie Arena for a compelling Atlantic Division matchup on Sunday afternoon, with both teams coming off impressive performances against Florida.
The Lightning, who lead the NHL in scoring with 3.94 goals per game, have dominated the recent series history with an 8-1-1 record in their last 10 meetings against Montreal.
The Canadiens enter this contest with renewed confidence after a stunning 4-0 road victory over Florida, highlighted by Kirby Dach's two-goal performance and Jakub Dobes' shutout in his NHL debut.
Tampa Bay's high-powered offense, led by their third-ranked power play unit converting at 27.1%, will test a Montreal defense that has struggled this season, ranking 30th in goals against.
While the Lightning aim to maintain their strong home record of 10-5-1, the Canadiens seek to build on their recent momentum having won four of their last five games.
This Atlantic Division battle presents an intriguing contrast of styles, as Tampa Bay's explosive offense meets Montreal's improving young squad in what promises to be an entertaining Sunday afternoon showdown.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens: who will win?
For tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Lightning a 59.33% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
Tampa Bay Lightning: 59.33% win probability
- Superior offensive efficiency (132 goals scored in 33 games, 4.0 goals per game)
- Better defensive record (92 goals against in 33 games, 2.79 GAA)
- Strong recent form (WWLWW in last 5 games)
Montreal Canadiens: 40.67% win probability
- Poor defensive performance (123 goals against in 35 games, 3.51 GAA)
- Lower points total (33 points vs Lightning's 42 points)
- Inferior goal differential (-18 compared to Lightning's +40)
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens odds
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -250 (via bet365 US) | +220 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 20 out of 33 matches this season.
- 2The Montreal Canadiens have won 15 out of 35 matches this season.
- 3With 42 points, the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4Montreal Canadiens's 33 points place them 14th in the rankings.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens form
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head
Tampa Bay Lightning
83%
Montreal Canadiens
17%
Apr 4, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
4 : 7
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 3, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
4 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Jan 1, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
4 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Nov 8, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
3 : 5
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 21, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
3 : 2
Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 18, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
