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Canadiens’ Lane Hutson breaks Lightning’s hearts with Game 3 OT winner
The Montreal Canadiens took on the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of their first-round matchup on Friday. The previous two contests went to overtime, with each team claiming a win. Much like those previous contests, Game 3 also went to overtime. And much like how Game 1 ended, Lane Hutson and the Canadiens emerged […] The post Canadiens’ Lane Hutson breaks Lightning’s hearts with Game 3 OT winner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canadiens fans serenade Kirby Dach after Game 3 goal, Game 2 blunders
Montreal Canadiens forward Kirby Dach did not have a fun time in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. He made some mistakes in overtime that nearly directly led to the Lightning winning Game 2 in the extra period. In Game 3, however, the Habs forward received nothing but love. The Canadiens trailed the Lightning […] The post Canadiens fans serenade Kirby Dach after Game 3 goal, Game 2 blunders appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Canadiens’ Kirby Dach supported by teammates after Game 2 OT blunders
The Montreal Canadiens lost Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime during their first-round series. Unfortunately, the sequence leading to the loss drew criticism toward forward Kirby Dach. This criticism has raged even heading into Game 3 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. Dach iced the puck in overtime, which led to a […] The post Canadiens’ Kirby Dach supported by teammates after Game 2 OT blunders appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘He’s Trying to Do Some Damage’ — Matthew Tkachuk Warns TB Lightning to Watch Out for Canadiens Winger
Matthew Tkachuk warns the Lightning about Canadiens winger Josh Anderson’s physical dominance in a tight playoff series.
Lightning Coach Announces Victor Hedman News Before Game 3 vs. Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper shared a new Victor Hedman update before the road games against the Montreal Canadiens.
Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens are tied after two games in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After winning three straight conference titles, the Bolts have lost in the first round in three straight years. This series has been physical and nasty, which Lightning coach Jon Cooper says his team is […] The post Jon Cooper reveals Lightning’s ‘villain’ mentality vs. Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel details how Panthers domination led to changes in Tampa Bay
Since losing to the Colorado Avalanche in the 2021-22 Stanley Cup final, the Tampa Bay Lightning have been bounced from the playoffs in the first round three years running. The Toronto Maple Leafs dispatched them in six games to cap off the 2022-23 campaign. Then, their in-state rivals, the Florida Panthers, bounced them in each […] The post Lightning’s Brandon Hagel details how Panthers domination led to changes in Tampa Bay appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lightning HC Jon Cooper drops trio of injury updates ahead of Game 3 vs Canadiens
Fresh off tying their opening round Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Montreal Canadiens at a game apiece, the Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for the series shift up north. Winning Games 3 and 4 on the road would give the Lightning a chance to complete a series win at home in Game 5. Before […] The post Lightning HC Jon Cooper drops trio of injury updates ahead of Game 3 vs Canadiens appeared first on ClutchPoints.
‘That is Unacceptable’ — Canadiens Insider Blasts Kirby Dach’s Sloppy Error in Montreal’s Game 2 Loss to Tampa Bay Lightning
Canadiens insider rips Kirby Dach after overtime mistake helps Lightning win Game 2, tying the series 1-1 and shifting pressure to Montreal.
Brandon Hagel makes Lightning history with ultra-rare feat vs. Canadiens
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.
Lightning’s JJ Moser nets overtime winner, ties series with Canadiens at 1
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.
Lightning’s Brandon Hagel drops Juraj Slafkovsky with 1 punch in wild Game 2
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.
Watch Canadiens’ Lane Hutson fire first career NHL playoff goal
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.
TB Lightning Suffer Major Injury Jolt, Giving Montreal Canadiens the Upper Hand in Round 1 Playoffs
Lightning face defensive crisis after key injury, handing Canadiens early edge in Round 1 as Tampa Bay looks to regroup for Game 2.
Lightning’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs
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.
Insider Links Maple Leafs to Star Tampa Defender
The Toronto Maple Leafs are a team that is expected to have a much different look and feel next season after a disappointing 25-26 campaign that saw them surprisingly miss out on postseason contention. If the Maple Leafs want to retain Auston Matthews and keep this core intact in an attempt to retool and quickly […] The post Insider Links Maple Leafs to Star Tampa Defender appeared first on Heavy Sports.
Matthew Tkachuk Gives Montreal Canadiens the Playbook to Blow Past Tampa Bay Lightning
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.
Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky stuns Lightning with feat not seen before in Habs history
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.
Canadiens’ Juraj Slafkovsky completes hat trick in OT to seal Game 1 Lightning win
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.
Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov moves up all-time playoff leaderboard in Game 1
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.
Lightning stun Canadiens with two-goal blitz in Game 1
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.
Lightning’s Charle-Edouard D’Astous leaves Canadiens Game 1 after taking scary hit
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.
How To Watch Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 1: Live Stream, Channel, Start Time & More for 2026 NHL Playoffs
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.