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The upcoming NHL game on April 19, 2026, features the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL. This matchup, broadcasted on TNT, CBC, TruTV, TVA Sports, Sportsnet, HBO Max, and The Spot, offers critical betting trends and game insights. Montreal holds a slightly better powerplay percentage (10.35% vs. 14.72%) and penalty kill (94.6% vs. 85.3%) compared to Tampa Bay, while Tampa Bay shows stronger 5-on-5 performance. Carey Price is expected to start as Montreal's goalie, with Tampa Bay likely fielding Andrei Vasilevskiy despite a questionable tag. The odds favor Tampa Bay at -188 moneyline and a puck line of -1.5, with a total points line set at 6.0, indicating expectations of a moderately high-scoring game. The teams split recent meetings, with Montreal winning the last encounter 2-1 at Bell Centre, providing valuable context for betting strategies.
Colorado 55-2797% -257Heritage | |||||||
Tampa Bay 50-3283% -180Bet105 | |||||||
Buffalo 50-31-165% -159Heritage | |||||||
Vegas 39-4350% -150Everygame | |||||||
Pittsburgh 41-42- +145Bookmaker | |||||||
![]() Carolina 54-290% -143Heritage | |||||||
![]() Dallas 50-33- +159Bookmaker | |||||||
![]() Edmonton 41-4183% -171Heritage |