Apr. 19, 2026
Lightning and Canadiens Clash in Highly Anticipated Playoff Rematch
Two-time defending champions Tampa Bay face off against resurgent Montreal in first-round showdown
Apr. 19, 2026
Canadiens and Lightning Set to Clash in Playoff Opener
Montreal and Tampa Bay meet in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday
Apr. 19, 2026
Lightning Favored Over Canadiens in NHL Playoffs First Round Game 1
Tampa Bay hosts Montreal in Sunday's opening matchup of the NHL postseason.
Apr. 19, 2026
Cernak, Slafkovsky put friendship aside for 1st Round series between Lightning, Canadiens
Tampa Bay defenseman, Montreal forward helped lead Slovakia to semifinals at Winter Olympics
Apr. 18, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning Prepare for Playoffs
Head coach and players discuss team's readiness for postseason
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning face off against franchise legend Martin St. Louis and Canadiens
Tampa Bay's quest for another Stanley Cup title goes through their former star player and his new team.
Apr. 18, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning Rallies Fans Ahead of Playoffs
The team releases a hype video to get fans excited for the postseason push.
Apr. 18, 2026
Canadiens and Lightning Set for Heated Playoff Clash
Discipline and explosive offenses will be key as two 106-point teams meet in Eastern Conference First Round
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning Cautious on Victor Hedman's Return Before NHL Playoffs
Tampa Bay's captain has resumed skating but remains unavailable for the start of the postseason.
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning's Victor Hedman Remains Out, Cooper Offers Cryptic Update
Tampa Bay's star defenseman has not been ruled out for the playoffs but is not available to play at the moment.
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning's Hedman 'not available' for start of playoffs
Tampa Bay captain has missed final 15 games of regular season due to personal leave
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning Look to Avoid Changing of the Guard Against Canadiens
Tampa Bay aims to extend its Finals streak against a dangerous Montreal squad led by rising stars Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning face franchise great St. Louis and Canadiens in playoffs
Tampa Bay and Montreal meet in first round with Hall of Famer St. Louis now coaching the Canadiens
Apr. 18, 2026
Lightning and Canadiens Clash in NHL Playoffs Opener
The two Atlantic Division rivals meet in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Apr. 18, 2026
Canadiens' St. Louis Focused on Playoffs, Not Past Lightning Ties
Montreal coach says he has 'zero' emotion toward his former team ahead of playoff matchup.
Apr. 18, 2026
Canadiens' Martin St. Louis Focused on Playoff Run, Not Emotional Ties to Lightning
Former Lightning star and current Canadiens coach says he has 'zero' emotion attached to his old team ahead of playoff matchup.
Apr. 18, 2026
Canadiens 'confident group' entering Eastern 1st Round against Lightning
Montreal won each of last 2 regular-season meetings that had playoff intensity
Apr. 17, 2026
Lightning Looking to Reverse Recent Playoff Disappointment
Tampa Bay has lost in the Eastern Conference First Round in each of the past three seasons, going 1-7 on home ice in that span.
Apr. 17, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning Chasing Lord Stanley's Cup
Injury returns and hungry NHL veterans fuel playoff push
Apr. 17, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning Analyst Shares 3 Keys to Playoff Series
Veteran broadcaster Dave Mishkin breaks down the team's strategy ahead of the big matchup.
