Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL
Benchmark International Arena
TV: TSN2 / Sportsnet / RDS
On the ice
MTL shoots leftTB shoots right 
Shots on goal
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTL | 6 | 11 | 4 | 21 |
| TB | 13 | 12 | 16 | 41 |
In net
Sam Montembeault36/40 SV, .900
Brian Elliott18/21 SV, .857| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| TB | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Who won: Lightning 5-3
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-3 on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning lead the series 3-0. The Lightning outscored the Canadiens 3-0 in the 3rd period. Brandon Hagel led the Lightning in goals (3). Mike Hoffman led the Canadiens in goals (1).
Team stats
MTLTB 21Blocked Shots7
37Hits20
12Takeaways19
21Shots41
1Power Play Goals1
2Power Play Opportunities2
50.0Power Play Percentage50.0
0Short Handed Goals0
0Shootout Goals0
23Faceoffs Won37
38.3Faceoff Win Percent61.7
11Giveaways13
2Total Penalties2
4Penalty Minutes4
Season seriesTB leads series 3-0
Avalanche40-22-65
Red Wings30-29-91Final
Bruins52-11-55
Wild39-22-82Final
Jets39-28-33
Predators34-25-82Final/OT
Oilers39-23-86
Kraken38-24-74Final
Hurricanes45-15-85
Flyers25-32-124Final/OT
Devils44-18-72
Panthers35-27-74Final
Maple Leafs42-18-95
Senators33-31-54Final/SO
Penguins34-25-100
Rangers40-19-106Final
Stars38-19-136
Flames31-24-155Final/OT
Canucks30-33-53
Kings40-20-102Final/SO