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The Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-2) will attempt to stop a four-game losing streak when they take on the Montreal Canadiens (15-10-3) on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which squad we predict will bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Lightning have gone 7-3-0 over their past 10 games, totaling 34 goals while giving up 17 in that period. On 29 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored five goals (17.2%).
Canadiens vs. Lightning Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final tally of Lightning 4, Canadiens 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-107)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have gone 7-3-10 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 15-10-3.
- Montreal has 17 points (8-4-1) in the 13 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Canadiens registered just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
- Montreal has finished 2-4-0 in the six games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering four points).
- The Canadiens have scored more than two goals 19 times, and are 12-4-3 in those games (to record 27 points).
- In the eight games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 5-3-0 record (10 points).
- In the 11 games when it outshot its opponent, Montreal is 5-5-1 (11 points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents in 14 games, going 7-5-2 to record 16 points.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have a record of 16-11-2 this season and are 3-2-5 in overtime games.
- Tampa Bay has earned 14 points (6-6-2) in its 14 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Lightning recorded just one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
- Tampa Bay has seven points (3-4-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 17 games, earning 26 points from those contests.
- Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Tampa Bay is 5-7-1 (11 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 23 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Lightning AVG | Lightning Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.21 | Goals Scored | 3.03 | 14th |
| 29th | 3.46 | Goals Allowed | 2.59 | 5th |
| 29th | 25.2 | Shots | 27.3 | 18th |
| 12th | 27.2 | Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| 4th | 25.64% | Power Play % | 14.61% | 29th |
| 25th | 77.53% | Penalty Kill % | 86.96% | 1st |
Canadiens vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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