Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2

In NHL action on Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning play the Montreal Canadiens.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)
• Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN2

Lightning vs Canadiens Odds

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Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Lightning win (63.6%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are underdogs by 1.5 goals (-150 to cover). And Tampa Bay, the favorite, is +122.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• The over/under for the Lightning versus Canadiens matchup on April 21 has been set at 6.5, with +116 odds on the over and -142 odds on the under.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Lightning vs. Canadiens reveal Tampa Bay as the favorite (-194) and Montreal as the underdog (+160) on the road.

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