Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning - NHL Game Preview - March 31, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Tue Mar 31

11:00PM

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Benchmark International ArenaTampa, FL

Canadiens	3.37 GF AVG	3.18 GA AVG	23.80 Power Play
Lightning	3.42 GF AVG	2.45 GA AVG	21.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Lower Body	02-01-2026Day-to-Day
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-04-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 5
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3
Charle-Edward D'Astous (D)	Lower Body	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3

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