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    Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    MTL
    Montreal CanadiensCanadiensMTL
    20-12-6, 10-3-5 Away
    4
    20-12-6, 10-3-5 Away
    Final/SO
    123SOT
    Canadiens
    MTL
    		00404
    Lightning
    TB
    		03115
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    22-13-3, 11-9-0 Home
    5
    22-13-3, 11-9-0 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 2-0

    • Lightning
      6
    • Canadiens
      1
    Game 1
    10/12
    • Canadiens
      4
    • Lightning
      5
    Game 2
    28/12
    • Canadiens
    • Lightning
    Game 3
    1/4
    • Lightning
    • Canadiens
    Game 4
    10/4

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    10:00 PM, 28 December 2025
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Cody Beach
    • Kendrick Nicholson
    • Linesmen:
    • David Brisebois
    • Tyson Baker

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo4420795
    Tampa Bay4321591
    Montreal38211086
    Boston3923886
    Detroit3824884
    Ottawa3724983
    Florida3432371
    Toronto29291371
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