Tampa Bay Lightning vs
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Tampa Bay Lightning Look to Secure Win Against Montreal Canadiens on Canadian Leg of Road Trip

In a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, the Lightning (25-16-3) will aim to secure a win as they conclude the Canadian portion of their road trip. Tampa Bay, coming off a 5-1 victory over Detroit, holds a strong 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games against Montreal. Meanwhile, the Canadiens (23-19-4), fresh off a 5-4 win against New York, lead the three-game series 1-0. The Lightning are the favored team with a -150 opening line, which has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see who comes out on top in this Lightning vs. Canadiens matchup. Please note that this preview was written prior to Monday's games.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lightning -150 | Canadiens +130
• Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+165) | Canadiens +1.5 (-195)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 60%.

Tampa Bay vs Montreal Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been performing well lately, winning three of their last four games and moving into third place in the Atlantic Division standings. They will look to keep up their momentum and climb higher in the standings with a win over the Canadiens. Tampa Bay averages 3.66 goals per game and has strong offensive players like Nikita Kucherov leading the team in points. The team also has a solid defense, only allowing an average of 2.77 goals per game. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been impressive, saving 39 of the 40 shots he faced in the last game. However, there are some key players who are questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, Tampa Bay is ranked 1 in offense, 8 in defense, and has a solid record of 25-16-3 this season.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens are coming off a win against New York after a loss to Toronto, and will look to continue their momentum in their upcoming game on Tuesday. They average 3.04 goals per game and scored five goals on 38 shots in their last game. Nick Suzuki leads the team with 47 points, followed by Cole Caufield with 44 points and Lane Hutson with 38 points. However, Montreal has struggled defensively, giving up 3.33 goals per game, ranking 26th in the league. They will need to improve their defensive performance to secure another win. There are some injury concerns with Alex Newhook, Patrik Laine, and David Savard, who are all questionable for the next game. The Canadiens have a power ranking of 15 and rank 15th for offense and 26th for defense. Tampa Bay has gone 1-1-1 in their last three matchups against Montreal. Be sure to check out the latest betting opportunities and sportsbook promos.

Montreal Canadiens Strong Offense Expected to Overpower Struggling Tampa Bay Lightning

The Montreal Canadiens have demonstrated strong offensive performance in their recent games, scoring 11 goals in their last three matches and converting over 20 percent of their power play opportunities. Conversely, the Tampa Bay Lightning have struggled in their last five road games, giving up 11 goals in their last three away matches and showing signs of fatigue from consecutive nights of play. Although the Lightning have been more successful on special teams, with a conversion rate of over 27 percent on power play opportunities, the Canadiens have proven to be solid defensively at home and are ranked 12th in the league in penalty kills. Therefore, it is anticipated that Montreal will be able to contain Tampa Bay's offense and cover the spread in this upcoming game.

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