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Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions

2026-12-31 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens @ 2:00 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
TBL: 51.1%
MTL: 48.9%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.02
MTL: 2.50
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 47%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 28% • TBL at home vs MTL: 4-5
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-05-03TBL 1 - 2 MTLMTLTBL
2026-05-01MTL 0 - 1 TBLTBLMTL
2026-04-29TBL 2 - 3 MTLMTLTBL
2026-04-26MTL 2 - 3 TBLTBLMTL
2026-04-24MTL 3 - 2 TBLMTLTBL

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-31 at 2:00 PM EST.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.