Final Score: Canadiens 2 - Lightning 3
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Lightning
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 62 | 75 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 2.6 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 3 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 83 | 83 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.1 | 2.8 |
| Win percentage | 59% | 60% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 60% | 62% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 19, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 14, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ New York Islanders
Apr 12, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Apr 11, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 9, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Florida Panthers
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Apr 5, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 3
0-3
@ New Jersey Devils
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ New York Rangers
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
Lightning
vs Montreal Canadiens
Apr 19, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs New York Rangers
Apr 15, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Detroit Red Wings
Apr 13, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
@ Boston Bruins
Apr 11, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Montreal Canadiens
Apr 9, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Ottawa Senators
Apr 7, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
@ Buffalo Sabres
Apr 6, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
vs Boston Bruins
Apr 4, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Apr 2, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 9
6-3
vs Montreal Canadiens
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4