The Lightning look to even the series with the Canadiens on Tuesday night in Game 2 of thier first-round series

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 of their first-round series of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning are in need of a win after they lost Game 1 in overtime on Sunday. The Lightning trailed 1-0 after the first period, but took the lead with two goals in 29 seconds in the second period. The lead would last seven minutes before the Canadiens tied it late in the second period. They would go down again in the third period, but Brandon Hagel would score his second goal of the game to tie it at 8:58 of the third period. Overtime wasn’t kind, though, as the Lightning gave up a goal 1:22 into the extra period to take the loss. Darren Raddysh also scored for the Lightning in the loss. The Lightning now need a win on Tuesday to avoid losing both games at home.

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Game Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Game Time: 7:00 p.m. ET

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Location: Benchmark International Arena

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The Canadiens, though, are looking to steal Game 2 and head back home with control of their first round series with the Lightning.

The Canadiens got a hat trick from Juraj Slafkovsky in Game 1 to help lead them to the win. He scored the last three goals for Montreal.

Josh Anderson scored the first goal of the series at 13:24 of the first period. Cole Caulfield and Nick Suzuki both had two assists in the win on Sunday.

What Time Is Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 2?

The Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 2 will take place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great NHl action.

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