Cole Caufield (51 goals) and Nick Suzuki (101 points) lead a Montreal offense that is seventh in the NHL in goals scored (3.40 per game), 10th on the power play, and second in shooting percentage. The Canadiens scored three power-play goals in Game 1, including the overtime winner by Juraj Slafkovsky (his third of the night), taking Game 1 by a score of 4-3. Tampa Bay scored two power-play goals against a Montreal defense that ranks 18th in penalty killing, 16th in goals allowed, and 17th in save percentage. Tampa Bay's offense is fourth in goals scored (3.49 per game) and third in shooting percentage, on an 18-10-3 run OVER the total. There's a lot of firepower in these two lineups. Play Montreal/Tampa Bay OVER the total.
This Pro Pick was released to clients on April 21, 2026 at 10:55AM ET.
Montreal at Tampa Bay
April 21, 2026
2 units on Game Total OVER 5.5 -125 (risk 2 to return 3.6)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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