Atlantic Division Showdown: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a crucial Atlantic Division matchup at the Bell Centre. Both teams are vying for the top spot in the division, currently held by the Buffalo Sabres. The Canadiens have been on a hot streak, winning 9 of their last 10 games, but they trail Buffalo and Tampa Bay in regulation wins. The Lightning are looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses on the road, while the Sabres lead the division by two points over both Montreal and Tampa Bay.
The game between the Lightning and Canadiens is scheduled for Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can catch the action on WXPX White Feed – Tampa Bay Lightning or stream it live on Fubo.
In their recent game against the Florida Panthers, the Canadiens secured a 4-3 victory with a late goal from Nick Suzuki and shootout goals from Cole Caufield and Alexandre Texier. Ivan Demidov and Phillip Danault also contributed goals to help Montreal secure the win. On the other hand, the Lightning suffered a 6-2 loss to the Ottawa Senators, with Nick Paul and Corey Perry scoring for Tampa Bay.
Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning with 43 goals and 127 points, while Jake Guentzel has 37 goals. Andrei Vasilevskiy leads the NHL in wins with 37 and boasts a .911 save percentage and 2.32 goals against average. For the Canadiens, Cole Caufield ranks second in the league with 49 goals, Juraj Slafkovsky has 29 goals, and Nick Suzuki leads the team with 96 points. Jakub Dobes tends the net for Montreal with a 28-8-4 record, .904 save percentage, and 2.73 GAA.
Don't miss the Lightning vs Canadiens game on Thursday night for some exciting NHL action. Tune in to WXPX White Feed – Tampa Bay Lightning or stream it live on Fubo to catch all the action.