The Tampa Bay Lightning (48-24-6) face the Montréal Canadiens (46-22-10) on Thursday, April 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET on Regional Sports Network. Our model gives Montréal Canadiens a 54% chance to win.
Quick Facts
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Lightning at Montréal Canadiens |
| Date | Thursday, April 09, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM ET |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| National TV (US) | N/A |
| Local (MTL) | TSN2, RDS |
| Local (TBL) | The Spot |
| Streaming | NHL.tv / ESPN+ |
| Moneyline | TBL -120 / MTL +100 |
| Favorite | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Where to Watch TBL vs MTL
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Montréal Canadiens on Thursday, April 09, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. The game will air on Regional Sports Network and can be streamed on NHL.tv / ESPN+.
Matchup Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the game with a 48-24-6 record (102 points), sitting ATL 2 in the standings. Our model gives them a 46% chance of winning.
The Montréal Canadiens are 46-22-10 (102 points), positioned ATL 3. With home ice advantage, they have a 54% win probability.
This is a Atlantic Division matchup, adding extra stakes to the contest as both teams jockey for divisional positioning.
Head-to-Head
Season Series
TBL leads 2-1Recent Form
Tampa Bay Lightning — Last 5 Games
2-3 · Streak: L2Montréal Canadiens — Last 5 Games
4-1 · Streak: W1See live scores: NHL Scores