Game 2 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning is set for Tuesday night at Benchmark International Arena in Florida. Both teams finished the regular season with 106 points, but the Lightning narrowly secured the higher seed in the Atlantic Division, earning home-ice advantage in this first-round NHL playoff series.
The Canadiens took a 1-0 series lead after a thrilling 4-3 overtime win in Game 1 on the road. Montreal left winger Juraj Slafkovský led the way with three power-play goals to record a hat trick, including the game-winner in overtime.
Despite the loss, Tampa Bay’s star players made their mark in Game 1. Brandon Hagel scored two of the team’s three goals, Jake Guentzel led the way with three assists, and Nikita Kucherov added two assists. Those three will need to be at their best Tuesday night to avoid falling into a 0-2 hole as the series shifts to Montreal.
Canadiens vs. Lightning Game Info
- 📍 Where: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 21
- ⏰ Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: ESPN2
Canadiens vs. Lightning Current Odds
The Lightning enter Tuesday night as the favorite for Game 2 at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook as they look to even the series:
- Moneyline: Lightning -180, Canadiens +150
- Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+130), Canadiens +1.5 (-165)
- Total (Goals): Over 5.5 (-130), Under 5.5 (+105)
Canadiens vs. Lightning Betting Splits
Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet as puck drop approaches:
- The Lightning are drawing the majority of moneyline support, with 75.2% of bets, but the handle is closer to 50/50, with the Lightning bringing in 53.2% of the handle.
- Tampa Bay is heavily backed on the puck line, with 84.4% of bets and 97.2% of the handle.
- After seven total goals in Game 1, the Over is pulling in 63.7% of bets, but the Under accounts for 55.7% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for MTL-TBL
Lightning players are generating significant attention across hockey betting markets, including these five most-bet player props for Game 2:
- Nikita Kucherov – Goals Over 0.5
- Cole Caufield – Goals Over 0.5
- Jake Guentzel – Points Over 0.5
- Brandon Hagel – Points Over 0.5
- Brandon Hagel – Goals Over 0.5
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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