To build an accurate prediction for the Montreal Canadiens - Tampa Bay Lightning hockey match, scheduled for 1 May 2026 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 17 of them in regulation, drawing 15 times and suffering 18 defeats. Tampa Bay Lightning have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 20 times in regulation, drew 13 times and lost 17 times. In the tournament, Montreal Canadiens score an average of 3.3 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.8. Tampa Bay Lightning score 3.5 and concede 2.9. These sides last met 29 April 2026 at Tampa Bay Lightning's home arena, where the away side won that match.