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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
    Full Standings

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    Senators hold Rangers to fewest shots by NHL team since 2003

    Senators hold Rangers to fewest shots by NHL team since 2003

    The Senators allowed just nine shots on goal in a 2-1 victory at Madison Square Garden. It was the fewest shots against in franchise history, the Rangers' lowest output since 1955 -- and the worst by any NHL team in more than two decades.
    Bruins sign top prospect James Hagens to AHL deal

    Bruins sign top prospect James Hagens to AHL deal

    The Bruins' top prospect, James Hagens, will report to the team's AHL affiliate after signing an amateur tryout agreement.
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