To build an accurate prediction for the Tampa Bay Lightning - Montreal Canadiens hockey match, scheduled for 3 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. Tampa Bay Lightning have played 50 matches this season, winning 20 of them in regulation, drawing 13 times and suffering 17 defeats. Montreal Canadiens have played 50 matches this season, in which they won 17 times in regulation, drew 15 times and lost 18 times. In the tournament, Tampa Bay Lightning score an average of 3.4 goals per game against their opponents and concede 2.8. Montreal Canadiens score 3.2 and concede 2.7. These sides last met 1 May 2026 at Montreal Canadiens's home arena, where the away side won that match.