Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Dec 29, 2024)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens — Dec 29, 2024
Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
Detailed NHL game prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.
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Tampa Bay Lightning 71.3%
Montreal Canadiens 28.7%
Pregame win probability
Expected goals: Tampa Bay Lightning 3.67 — Montreal Canadiens 2.67 • Median total: 5.9
Expected Goals Comparison
Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)
Montreal Canadiens
3.44
xG/game (Season)
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