Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens in a regular-season NHL matchup at their home arena in Tampa. This game brings together two teams with a recent Stanley Cup Final history, as the Lightning defeated the Canadiens in five games during the 2021 championship series.

The Canadiens' run to the 2021 Final was one of the most improbable in league history, featuring a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit against the Toronto Maple Leafs and a sweep of the Winnipeg Jets. Their Cinderella journey ended against a dominant Lightning squad, setting the stage for this rematch in Tampa.