The Tampa Bay Lightning won both games on home ice to take a 2-0 series lead heading to Montreal. Montreal needs a win tonight if they are to have any chance in this series. The Lightning are putting up 3.30 goals a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up just 1.95 games. On Special Teams they are scoring on 35.6 percent of their power plays and they are killing off 82.8 percent of their penalties. The offense is led by Brayden Point with 14 goals, while Nikita Kucherov has added 23 helpers.

The Canadiens are putting up 2.37 goals a game and on the defensive end, they are giving up 2.37 goals. On Special Teams they are scoring on 20.8 percent of their power plays and killing off 92.3 percent of their penalties. The offense is led by Nick Suzuki with six goals, while Tyler Toffoli has added nine helpers.

The Lightning are 5-2 in their last 7 games as a road favorite and 94-43 in their last 137 overall. The Canadiens are 5-1 in their last 6 home games and 11-4 in their last 15 overall. The Canadians have had their backs against the wall a few times during the playoffs and have come out strong. The Canadians were the better team in game 2 but were unable to take advantage of their chances. I like Montreal to take this game on their home ice.

Play on Montreal.