The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning face off in Game 2 on Tuesday night, with Montreal looking to build on a dramatic Game 1 win and seize full control of the series.

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Apr 19, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky (20) reacts to scoring a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game one of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Benchmark International Arena. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

How to Watch Canadiens vs Lightning

When: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Time: 7:00 PM ET

TV Channel: ESPN2

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Montreal holds a 1–0 series lead after a 4–3 overtime win in Game 1, powered by Juraj Slafkovsky’s hat trick, including the game-winner just 1:22 into overtime on the power play.

Tampa Bay led at points during regulation, with Brandon Hagel scoring twice, but costly penalties late, including one in the final seconds, opened the door for Montreal to capitalize in OT. The Canadiens also got contributions across the lineup, including multiple assists from Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield, helping them steal home-ice advantage in the series.

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Game 1 exposed the key battleground: discipline and special teams. Montreal scored three power-play goals, while Tampa Bay’s inability to stay out of the box ultimately proved decisive in a tightly contested matchup. At even strength, the teams were closely matched, reinforcing how thin the margin is between them after both finished the regular season with over 100 points.

Heading into Game 2, the Lightning will need to clean up penalties and lean on their veteran core, while Montreal will look to keep its power play rolling and push for a commanding 2–0 series lead before the series shifts to Canada.

This is a great NHL matchup that you will not want to miss; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.

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