Tampa Bay Lightning defeat Montreal Canadiens 3-2: Recap & Betting Results
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 · NHL · Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Montreal Canadiens 2
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Bell Centre. The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 5.5, with 5 goals combined.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens final score and game recap
The Tampa Bay Lightning won by 1 goal.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Brandon Hagel (Tampa Bay Lightning): 2 goals.
- Jake Guentzel (Tampa Bay Lightning): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Zack Bolduc (Montreal Canadiens): 1 goal.
- Cole Caufield (Montreal Canadiens): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens?
The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
Did Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens go over or under the total?
The game went under: 5 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, under by 0.5.
Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens betting trends: 2025-26 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 0 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times.
This result left the Montreal Canadiens 2-2 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-1 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times.
What's next for Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens?
Next for the Tampa Bay Lightning: the Montreal Canadiens at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Next for the Montreal Canadiens: at the Tampa Bay Lightning on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.