Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 1

Sunday's slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this matchup on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)
• Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
• Time: 5:45 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: TNT

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 (63.9%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Lightning are favored by 1.5 goals (+122 to cover). Montreal, the underdog, is -150.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• The over/under for the Lightning versus Canadiens matchup on April 19 has been set at 6.5, with +108 odds on the over and -132 odds on the under.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Canadiens-Lightning, Montreal is the underdog at +160, and Tampa Bay is -194 playing at home.

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