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Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning

NHL
Canadiens
43-21-10, 96 PTS
4-1
Final
Lightning
46-22-6, 98 PTS
Benchmark International Arena
TV: ESPN+
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Who won: Canadiens 4-1

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning lead the series 2-1. The Canadiens outscored the Lightning 2-0 in the 3rd period. Mike Matheson led the Canadiens in goals (1). Jake Guentzel led the Lightning in goals (1).

Leaders

MTLTB
Goals
Mike Matheson
1
Jake Guentzel
1
Assists
Mike Matheson
1
Ryan McDonagh
1
Points
Mike Matheson
2
Jake Guentzel
1

Scoring

1st
12:25
Goal

Juraj Slafkovský Goal (29) Snap Shot, assists: Ivan Demidov (42), Cole Caufield (34)

1-0
13:41
Goal

Jake Guentzel Goal (36) Wrist Shot, assists: Zemgus Girgensons (9), Ryan McDonagh (10)

1-1
2nd
12:49
Goal

Cole Caufield Goal (47) Wrist Shot, assists: Juraj Slafkovský (37), Mike Matheson (29)

2-1
3rd
17:54
Goal

Mike Matheson Goal (7) Slap Shot, assists: none

3-1
18:54
Goal

Nick Suzuki Goal (27) Wrist Shot, assists: none

4-1

Scores shown as MTL-TB.

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