<p>The NHL regular season continues as the Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Montreal Canadiens. The game takes place at the Bell Centre on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>Tampa Bay holds a record of 16-11-2 and ranks second in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Montreal, with a 15-10-3 record, stands fourth in the same division. Both teams look to improve their standings in this Eastern Conference battle.</p> <h2>Lightning vs Canadiens Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens</li><li>Venue: Bell Centre</li><li>Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -119, Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine -101</li></ul> <h2>Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview</h2> <p>The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a challenging stretch of games. They lost their last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs with a score of 2-0. The Lightning struggled offensively, failing to score any goals despite 29 shots on goal.</p> <p>In their previous game, the Lightning faced the New York Islanders at home and lost 2-0. They managed 32 shots on goal but couldn't find the back of the net. Defense was also an issue, with only 10 blocks recorded against the Islanders.</p> <p>One of their recent performances saw a close game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, ending in a 4-3 loss. Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov led the team with goals and assists. The team showed offensive effort with 40 shots on goal but couldn't secure a win.</p> <h2>Montreal Canadiens Team Preview</h2> <p>The Montreal Canadiens have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost 4-3 to the St. Louis Blues in their last game. Cole Caufield, Noah Dobson, and Lane Hutson each scored a goal in that game.</p> <p>In the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Canadiens secured a 2-1 win. Cole Caufield stood out with a goal, while Sam Montembeault was solid in the net. The Canadiens managed 34 shots on goal and scored one power-play goal.</p> <p>Earlier, the Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 3-2. Ivan Demidov contributed with an assist, and Oliver Kapanen scored a goal. The team showed strong defensive play with 19 blocks and 25 hits.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the moneyline pick, take the Montreal Canadiens at -119. They are the favorites and have a slight edge in skater stats, with more goals and assists. The projected score is Montreal 4, Tampa Bay 3, suggesting a close game but a win for Montreal.</p> <p>For the over/under pick, go with the under 6.5 at -123. Both teams have shown solid goaltending, with Montreal ranked 17th in goals against. The projected total score is 7, but considering the defensive stats, betting on under looks safer.</p>

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