Montreal Canadiens defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1: Recap & Betting Results

Sun, May 3, 2026 · NHL · Montreal Canadiens 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Benchmark International Arena. The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 5.5, with 3 goals combined.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning final score and game recap

The Montreal Canadiens won by 1 goal.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning?

The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.

The puck line opened and closed at Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5.

Did Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning go over or under the total?

The game went under: 3 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, under by 2.5.

The total opened and closed at 5.5.

This result left the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-2 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 6 times.

This result left the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-4 in the 2025-26 postseason (1-3 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 0 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 6 times.

What's next for Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning?

Next for the Montreal Canadiens: at the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.