| Moneyline Pick | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Player Prop | Jake Guentzel over 0.5 goals |
| Same Game Parlay | Over 6.5 goals + Brandon Hagel over 0.5 points + Nick Suzuki over 0.5 points |
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 7 PM EDT
- Arena: Benchmark International Arena
- Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
- Last match: Montreal Canadiens 4-5 Tampa Bay Lightning (December 28, 2025, 2025-26 NHL regular season)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning
The Lightning secured a tight 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday, a result made even more impressive by the absence of their best player, Nikita Kucherov, who missed the game due to illness.
That victory gave the Bolts two wins in a row. Having won three of the last four encounters and six of the last eight, they are rightfully considered one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
However, the same can be said about the Canadiens, as they’ve been among the hottest sides not only in the Eastern Conference but in the NHL as a whole.
Sleep tight 💤 pic.twitter.com/DlCkOj46m0
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) March 30, 2026
Their win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday extended their winning streak to five contests. With a W7, L3 record over their last 10 games, the Habs are in a strong position to secure a playoff berth.
This battle between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams could easily go down to the wire. However, the travel schedule may play a significant role. While the Lightning will be playing their fifth consecutive home game, having posted a W3, OT1 record in the previous four, the Canadiens will be on the road for the third straight game and could begin to feel the effects of their tired legs. Tampa Bay should come out on top in what promises to be a tight clash.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Jake Guentzel over 0.5 goals
Few forwards in the NHL have been as hot as Jake Guentzel in recent days, and the 31-year-old will look to continue his strong form after posting three points (one goal, two assists) in the win over the Predators on Sunday.
Guentzel has found the back of the net in four games in a row and six of his last seven, so he’s a strong bet to find the back of the net again here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Over 6.5 goals + Brandon Hagel over 0.5 points + Nick Suzuki over 0.5 points
Our three-leg parlay points toward an open contest featuring over 6.5 goals between two of the league’s best offences. The Lightning rank second in goals per game this season (3.60), while the Canadiens sit third (3.51).
We’re pairing that scenario with two elite scoring threats who could find a way to make an impact. Brandon Hagel scored his 35th goal of the season for the Lightning in Sunday’s win over the Predators.
Honestly an elite pass from Cole Caufield to the goalscorer Nick Suzuki for the Montreal Canadiens’ first goal of the game#CarolinaCulture #GoHabsGo #NHL pic.twitter.com/PLSaAEoabg
— Queen of the Puck (@rbarkleyhockey) March 29, 2026
The 27-year-old is averaging over a point per game, with 73 (35 goals, 38 helpers) in 68 encounters.
Meanwhile, Suzuki has been one of the best playmakers in the NHL this season and is also averaging over a point per game. Through the last five outings, he’s dished out eight assists and is up to 91 points through 73 regular-season appearances.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Team News
Tampa Bay Lightning Team News
The Lightning were without Kucherov in Sunday’s win over the Predators, but the star forward could make a quick return to the lineup on Tuesday. He has 40 goals, 121 points, and 205 shots on net across 67 appearances this season.
The rest of the players currently dealing with fitness issues have already been ruled out. The list includes left winger Dominic James and three defenders – Victor Hedman (personal), Declan Carlile (lower body), and Max Crozier (abdomen). Hedman, a key player on the blueline, could return in time for the playoffs.
Montreal Canadiens Team News
The Canadiens will need to make several late decisions to determine the strength of their lineup for this clash. The players in question include forwards Josh Anderson (illness) and Patrik Laine (abdomen), as well as centre Alexandre Texier (lower body). All three missed Sunday’s game against the Hurricanes.
The only confirmed absence is centre Kirby Dach, although that’s far from surprising since the 25-year-old has been sidelined for the last few weeks due to an upper-body injury.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens: Where to Watch (Canada)
- Watch on RDS, TSN2 (Montreal Canadiens broadcast), NHL Centre Ice (national broadcast)
- Stream on Sportsnet+
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