To build an accurate prediction for the Montreal Canadiens - Tampa Bay Lightning hockey match, scheduled for 9 December 2025 in the United States. NHL tournament, it is important to consider the teams' form and other key factors that could influence the outcome. Montreal Canadiens have played 50 matches this season, winning 16 of them in regulation, drawing 15 times and suffering 19 defeats. Tampa Bay Lightning have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 19 times in regulation, drew 9 times and lost 22 times. In the tournament, Montreal Canadiens score an average of 2.9 goals per game against their opponents and concede 3. Tampa Bay Lightning score 3 and concede 2.7. These sides last met 9 February 2025 at Montreal Canadiens's home arena, where the away side won that match.