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The Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) hit the ice against the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) in NHL action on Tuesday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN2.
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Canadiens vs. Lightning: April 21 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN2
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.33% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 3rd |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.14% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.14% | 19th |
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Canadiens vs. Lightning Top Players
Lightning
- With 44 goals and 86 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors (130 points).
- Jake Guentzel is another of Tampa Bay's top contributors currently with 88 total points (38 goals and 50 assists) to his name.
- On 214 shots (for 36 goals) and 38 assists, Brandon Hagel has created 74 points this season.
- In the 58 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .912, the fourth-best in the league.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 101 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has put up 29 goals and 72 assists in 82 games.
- Cole Caufield is one of the top contributors for Montreal with 88 total points (1.1 per game), with 51 goals and 37 assists in 81 games.
- Lane Hutson's 12 goals and 66 assists add up to 78 points this season.
- Jakub Dobes is 29-10-4 on the season, allowing 117 goals (2.8 goals against average) and amassing 1,067 saves with a .901 save percentage (26th in the league).
Canadiens vs. Lightning Injury Report
Lightning
Pontus Holmberg: Out (Upper Body),
Charle-Edouard D'Astous: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Personal)
Canadiens
Noah Dobson: Out (Thumb),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 4/19/2026 | Canadiens | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/21/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/24/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/26/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12/2026 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Flyers | L 4-2 | Away |
| 4/19/2026 | Lightning | W 4-3 | Away |
| 4/21/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/26/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |