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Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Apr 24, 2026)

Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Apr 24, 2026

Model last updated: Sep 02, 2026 09:44 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Montreal Canadiens 46.2% Tampa Bay Lightning 53.8%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 3.25 — Tampa Bay Lightning 3.14 • Median total: 6.6

Expected Goals Comparison

Montreal Canadiens
3.44
xG/game (Season)
Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)