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The small but mighty Brandon Hagel did it all for the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Montreal Canadiens. It started with him getting the first goal of the game, which led to him one-punching Juraj Slafkovsky to get the home crowd back into the game when the Canadiens […] The post Brandon Hagel makes Lightning history with ultra-rare feat vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in Game 2, tying the Stanley Cup Playoffs series at one. JJ Moser scored the overtime winner for the Lightning after they dominated the entire extra frame. Habs goalie Jakub Dobes stood tall for over half the frame, but Moser scored 12:48 into overtime. THE LIGHTNING […] The post Lightning’s JJ Moser nets overtime winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 2 of the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Habs won Game 1 in overtime on the road, putting the Bolts on their heels. Game 2 has been nasty, and Brandon Hagel of the Lightning and Juraj Slafkovsky of the […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lane Hutson is quickly becoming one of the NHL’s top offensive defenseman, and his first career playoff goal for the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night almost certainly won’t be his last. With Montreal down 1-0 to the Tampa Bay Lightning late in the first period, Hutson put a powerplay goal past Andrei Vasilevskiy to even […] The post Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lightning face defensive crisis after key injury, handing Canadiens early edge in Round 1 as Tampa Bay looks to regroup for Game 2.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are not the type of team that is going to capitulate just because they have fallen behind in a playoff series. Losing the opening game of their first-round series to the Montreal Canadiens is not going to bother head coach Jon Cooper’s veteran team — but it will annoy them. The […] The post Lightning’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Matthew Tkachuk outlines a physical blueprint for Canadiens to build on Game 1 OT win and wear down Lightning in their Round 1 playoff series.
Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat trick sparks reaction from his teammate’s mom as Canadiens take Game 1 lead in playoffs.
The Montreal Canadiens drew first blood in their NHL Stanley Cup Playoff series against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Habs got the job done in Game 1 Sunday night, as they took down Tampa Bay to the tune of a 4-3 score via overtime at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The Canadiens leaned on a […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky stuns Lightning with feat not seen before in Habs history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens withstood a blitz from the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second period of Game 1 to force overtime. In the end, their resilience paid off. The Canadiens have won Game 1, and they can thank winger Juraj Slafkovsky for his big-time performance. Slafkovsky scored two goals in regulation to help force overtime. […] The post Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT to seal Game 1 Lightning win appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are taking on the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa and Montreal officially began their matchup on Sunday evening in Tampa. It’s been a back-and-forth game, but it’s also a notable one for Lightning superstar Nikita Kucherov. The Lightning enjoyed a second-period blitz where they […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are locked in a tight Game 1 matchup to start the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It was the Habs who struck first on the road, taking a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. But the veteran Bolts did not let that last for long. The Lightning potted two goals […] The post Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs have officially begun. And the Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to re-establish themselves as one of the premier teams in the NHL. Unfortunately, their Game 1 against the Montreal Canadiens took a major turn after defenseman Charle-Eduoard D’Astous left the game. D’Astous was skating behind his goal, chasing a loose […] The post Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous leaves Canadiens Game 1 after taking scary hit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Montreal Canadiens are poised to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL Playoffs Round 1, and here's how fans can watch them.
The biggest question the Tampa Bay Lightning have to answer before their series against the Montreal Canadiens is the status of Victor Hedman. Their captain took a leave of absence on March 25th and has not returned since. Lightning coach Jon Cooper is still playing his cards close to the vest as puck drop approaches, […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper remains cryptic on Victor Hedman’s status after Sunday skate appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Former NHL blueliner explains why the Montreal Canadiens may not be able to win the first round against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Lightning, whom FanDuel is heavily favoring in Game 1 at -192, look to have a smoother playoff road without the Panthers in their way this year.
Victor Hedman was spotted before the playoff game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning, fanning hopes about his return.
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The NHL Playoffs continue on April 19th. Are there any hockey games on TV today? What time? Who is playing? The post NHL Playoffs Schedule: What Games Are on TV on April 19th, 2026? appeared first on Heavy Sports.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for a difficult Round 1 series against the Montreal Canadiens, which begins in the Sunshine State on Sunday evening. Things will get even more challenging without captain Victor Hedman, who, according to head coach Jon Cooper, is not an option for the team as of now. “Jon Cooper with […] The post Lightning coach Jon Cooper provides cryptic Victor Hedman update ahead of Round 1 vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Victor Hedman injury update emerges before Lightning's playoff opener.
Canadiens insider delivers a definitive update on Nick Suzuki after the Montreal captain missed practice ahead of the NHL playoffs.
