NHLSeries starts 12/2
Lightning9-3-2
vs
Canadiens9-3-3
TB 48%52% MTL
# NHL
Lightning vs Canadiens prediction
Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens, Wednesday 2 December, 7:30 PM ET at Bell Centre. Our line gives the Canadiens a 52% chance.
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5 more wins to Gladiator
Season leaders
Lightning
- GoalsBrandon Hagel8
- AssistsNikita Kucherov16
- PointsNikita Kucherov20
Canadiens
- GoalsCole Caufield10
- AssistsLane Hutson11
- PointsCole Caufield14
Season averages
| TB | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 3.23 | Goals Against Average | 3.00 |
| 24.9 | Shots Against per Game | 27.6 |
| 77.1 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 81.8 |
| 8 | Power Play Goals Against | 10 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.69 | Goals For per Game | 3.29 |
| 30.1 | Shots per Game | 27.5 |
| 7 | Power Play Goals | 4 |
| 15.2 | Power Play Percentage | 9.5 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
Last five games
Lightning
- Lat COL6-3
- Lat UTA5-4 OT
- Wvs WPG6-4
- Lat NSH5-4 SO
- Wvs DET4-2
Canadiens
- Wat WPG2-1
- Wat STL2-0
- Wat DAL5-2
- Wvs PIT5-4
- Lvs WPG5-4 OT
Injury report
Lightning
- Zemgus GirgensonsOut
- Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve
Canadiens
- Kirby DachOut
- Mike MathesonOut
- Sam MontembeaultInjured Reserve
- Nick SuzukiOut
- Ivan DemidovInjured Reserve
Game info
- Venue
- Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
- TV
- TNT
- Season series
- Series starts 12/2
Canadiens and Lightning this season
- Wed 2 DecLightning at CanadiensWed 7:30 PM ET
- Thu 31 DecCanadiens at LightningThu 2:00 PM ET
- Thu 18 MarLightning at CanadiensThu 7:00 PM ET
- Thu 8 AprCanadiens at LightningThu 7:00 PM ET
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Questions
What time is Lightning vs Canadiens?
7:30 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Wednesday 2 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.
What channel is Lightning vs Canadiens on?
ESPN lists TNT for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.
Who is favoured in Lightning vs Canadiens?
Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Montreal Canadiens a 52% chance, so a call on them pays x1.94. It does not know about injuries or rest.
Where is Lightning vs Canadiens played?
At Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, the home of the Montreal Canadiens.
How many times do the Canadiens and Lightning play this season?
This season's schedule has 4 games between them.
When do the Canadiens and Lightning play next?
Thursday 31 December 2026 at 2:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Canadiens at the Lightning.
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