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Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
Lightning logo
Lightning
Tampa Bay
1
vs
Canadiens logo
Canadiens
Montreal
2
TBL 60%40% MTL
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Canadiens (away)
Lightning (home)
40%
Win probability
60%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Canadiens defeated the Lightning 2-1.

Our model predicted the Lightning would win with 60% confidence, but the Canadiens pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Lightning and was a notable factor: Lightning are 0-0 at home this season
  • Defensive Efficiency favored the Lightning and was a contributing factor: Lightning defense (2.7 Opp PPG) better than Canadiens (3.3 Opp PPG)
  • Recent Form favored the Lightning and was a contributing factor: Lightning (38-18) in better form than Canadiens (33-18)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Canadiens won 1-2

Canadiens won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Lightning at 60%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

MTL
TBL
Home Field Advantage
Defensive Efficiency
Recent Form
Offensive Efficiency
Favours MTL|Favours TBL

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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Lightning

Our Model60%

Canadiens

Our Model40%

Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 5/3/2026, 8:50:00 AM

Key Players

Canadiens

Jakub DobesG
Jacob FowlerG
Kaapo KahkonenG
Sam MontembeaultG
Nick SuzukiC

Lightning

Kyle KoninG
Jonas JohanssonG
Andrei VasilevskiyG
Harrison MeneghinG
Brayden PointC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Lightning has a 60% win probability, while Canadiens has a 40% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.

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