Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/21

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The Montreal Canadiens are set to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in a playoff game at Benchmark International Arena. This game will air on ESPN2 on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Both teams belong to the Eastern Atlantic Division, making this a key game in the postseason.

Martin St. Louis leads the Canadiens as their head coach, while Jon Cooper is at the helm for the Lightning. The Lightning will have the advantage of playing on their home ice. Fans can expect an exciting game as these two teams compete for victory.

Canadiens vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL Playoff Game
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Montreal Canadiens Puck Line: +1.5 (-166)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: -1.5 (+137)
    • Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine: +158
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -184
    • Over/Under: 5.5
    • Over: 5.5 (-133)
    • Under: 5.5 (+106)
    • Favorite: Tampa Bay Lightning

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are stepping into their first game of the season. Last season, they showed strong offensive play. They scored 4 goals and had 8 assists in their last regular season.

Nick Suzuki led the team with 101 points last season. Cole Caufield was another key player, scoring 51 goals. Lane Hutson contributed with 78 points and was strong defensively.

In goal, Jakub Dobes was the main player last season. He made 1070 saves in 43 games. His presence will be important for the Canadiens this season.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning kick off their season with fresh hopes. Last season, they recorded 3 goals, 6 assists, and 23 shots on goal in the regular season. Their physical play included 44 hits and 10 blocks, showing their defensive efforts.

Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning’s offense. He played 76 games last season, scoring 44 goals and adding 86 assists. Jake Guentzel and Brandon Hagel also contributed well, with Guentzel playing 81 games and Hagel 71 games.

Andrei Vasilevskiy is the mainstay in goal for Tampa Bay. Last season, he appeared in 58 games, earning 39 wins and making 1,353 saves. Jonas Johansson and Brandon Halverson also provided depth in the goalie position.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, choose the Tampa Bay Lightning to win at -184. They are the favorite and have shown solid performance with more goals and assists this season. The Canadiens are the underdog with a moneyline of +158.

For the over/under pick, take the over at 5.5 with odds of -133. The projected score suggests a total higher than 5.5, given the combined goals and assists from both teams. The goalies have also allowed several goals, indicating a potential for a high-scoring game.