The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning open Game 1 of their first-round Stanley Cup Playoff series Sunday in Tampa, in one of the most evenly matched series in the Eastern Conference. MORE: 5 first-round bold predictions for the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs Apr 9,

The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Montreal Canadiens in game two of the first round of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs today at 7 p.m. ET — here’s how to watch. Montreal is currently leading the series 1-0.

THe Montreal Canadiens look for a second road victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their first round series on Tuesday, April 21.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens went to overtime for the third straight game Friday night, tied 2-2 after they split the first two games of the series in Florida.

Montreal Canadiens star Lane Hutson gave his team a massive 2-1 series lead after scoring an overtime winner in Game 3.