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Montreal at Tampa Bay

May 3, 2026
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Montreal couldn't solve Andrei Vasilevskiy as he stopped 30 shots in Tampa Bay's 1-0 overtime win to tie the series at three wins apiece. However, Jakub Dobes was nearly as good with 32 saves before Gage Goncalves scored off a rebound 9:03 into the extra session. The series has been as tight as can be with every game decided by one goal and four have gone into overtime. The Canadiens already have won twice at Tampa Bay and they have won eight of their past 10 road games. The Lightning have lost five straight against teams that scored two or fewer goals their previous game. Montreal has won seven of eight versus opponents that allowed two or fewer their previous game. Take the Canadiens.

1.5 units on Montreal +138 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 3.57)
Result:
WIN
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