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NHL Playoffs: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Picks – Game 2 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Apr 21)
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- When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Preview
The pressure will be on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on April 21, as the franchise bids to level their NHL series against the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning will be heavily favored to win on Tuesday, but could an upset in the NHL Playoffs be on the cards?
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Tampa Bay Lightning Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 50-26-6
- Home Record: 26-14-1
- Road Record: 24-12-5
- Top Goal Scorer: Brayden Point (42)
The pressure will be on Jon Cooper’s Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, as defeat in Game 2 will see them travel to Montreal bidding to overturn a 2-0 series disadvantage.
Tampa were beaten 4-3 by the Canadiens in overtime in Game 1, despite heading into the third period with the momentum on their side. Jake Guentzel stood out for the Lightning, registering three assists. Meanwhile, Brandon Hagel was in excellent form, scoring twice from three shots on goal.
Injury News:
Victor Hedman (Injured Reserve)
Montreal Canadiens Stats & Team News
- Overall Record: 48-24-10
- Home Record: 24-15-2
- Road Record: 24-9-8
- Top Goal Scorer: Cole Caufield (51)
The Montreal Canadiens will have a perfect opportunity to take a giant stride into the next round of the playoffs on Tuesday. A second straight win over the Lightning would mean that victories in their following two home games will keep their Stanley Cup dreams alive.
The Habs dramatically won in overtime over the weekend, with Juraj Slafkovsky being their most important player, netting three excellent goals. Jakub Dobes was also reliable in the Canadiens goal, making 20 saves from the 23 shots that he faced.
Injury News:
No Injuries
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Picks
All of the pressure in Game 2 will be on the Lightning, as they bid to avenge their Game 1 defeat. We fully expect the hosts to power to a comfortable win to set the scene for two games in Montreal later this week.
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