Tampa Bay Lightning at Montréal Canadiens
NHL game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montréal Canadiens on Apr 09, 2026. Final score: Tampa Bay Lightning 1, Montréal Canadiens 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 09, 2026 |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 1 |
| Montréal Canadiens score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.50 | 2.58 |
| 2nd | Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 3 | 21:23 | 0.87 | 2.36 |
| 3rd | Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 5 | 17:56 | 0.68 | 1.62 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Tampa Bay Lightning–Montréal Canadiens) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 06:30 | MTL | Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovský | 5v5 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 18:09 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Gage Goncalves | 5v6 | 1–1 |
| 3rd 18:56 | MTL | Juraj Slafkovský | Nick Suzuki | 5v5 | 1–2 |
Team Comparison
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Montréal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 21 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.15 | 3.33 |
| High-danger shots | 5 | 7 |
| Corsi % | 37.9% | 62.1% |
| Power play | 1/4 | 0/7 |
| Faceoff % | 47.6% | 52.4% |
| Hits | 29 | 34 |
| Blocks | 13 | 9 |
| Giveaways | 17 | 15 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 6 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 13:59 | 0.17 | 0.41 |
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 23:12 | 0.33 | 0.39 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 18:19 | 0.14 | 0.36 |
| Corey Perry | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:17 | 0.18 | 0.20 |
| Emil Lilleberg | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| Jakob Pelletier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7:06 | 0.08 | -0.03 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12:25 | 0.00 | -0.12 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:46 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:38 | 0.00 | -0.24 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:05 | 0.12 | -0.30 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5:02 | 0.00 | -0.33 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 26:38 | 0.71 | -0.34 |
| Charle-Edouard D'Astous | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:12 | 0.05 | -0.36 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20:28 | 0.00 | -0.39 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.02 | -0.48 |
| Ryan McDonagh | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:47 | 0.01 | -0.62 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:05 | 0.02 | -0.69 |
| Brayden Point | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21:22 | 0.15 | -0.74 |
Montréal Canadiens Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki | C | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 22:25 | 0.50 | 2.58 |
| Juraj Slafkovský | L | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 21:23 | 0.87 | 2.36 |
| Cole Caufield | R | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17:56 | 0.68 | 1.62 |
| Lane Hutson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29:17 | 0.14 | 1.49 |
| Mike Matheson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25:39 | 0.01 | 1.19 |
| Jayden Struble | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:09 | 0.01 | 0.95 |
| Noah Dobson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 22:55 | 0.06 | 0.63 |
| Alex Newhook | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:56 | 0.20 | 0.37 |
| Kirby Dach | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:38 | 0.00 | 0.26 |
| Jake Evans | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:29 | 0.16 | 0.22 |
| Josh Anderson | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:32 | 0.02 | 0.16 |
| Oliver Kapanen | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:03 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| Joe Veleno | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:44 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Adam Engstrom | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:12 | 0.06 | 0.14 |
| Arber Xhekaj | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:45 | 0.00 | 0.05 |
| Phillip Danault | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:40 | 0.09 | -0.02 |
| Ivan Demidov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:14 | 0.24 | -0.17 |
| Alexandre Texier | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:03 | 0.14 | -0.29 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 19 | 21 | 90.5% | 0.87 | L |
| Jakub Dobes | Montréal Canadiens | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 0.71 | W |
Analysis
The Montréal Canadiens defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 on Apr 09, 2026, a one-goal game.
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.33 expected goals to Tampa Bay Lightning's 2.15 — Montréal Canadiens edged the chance share as well as the scoreline.
Nick Suzuki led all skaters with a Game Score of 2.58 on 2 assists, 1 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 19 of 21, worth 0.87 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montréal Canadiens game?
The Montréal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 on Apr 09, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Montréal Canadiens 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nick Suzuki led all skaters at 2.58, on 0G, 2A and 1 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Montréal Canadiens generated 3.33 expected goals and Tampa Bay Lightning generated 2.15, so Montréal Canadiens created the better chances. That matches the result.
What were the shot totals?
Tampa Bay Lightning put 18 shots on goal and Montréal Canadiens put 21. High-danger chances went 5 to 7.