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

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	1	2	3	T
Montreal MON--	-	-	-
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-

Canadiens	3.47 GF AVG	3.16 GA AVG	25.00 Power Play
Lightning	3.57 GF AVG	2.73 GA AVG	23.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	03-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 31
Kirby Dach (C)	Upper Body	04-11-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 12

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Victor Hedman (D)	Personal	03-30-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 31
Dominic James (C)	Leg	04-29-2026Out for the season
Declan Carlile (D)	Lower Body	04-12-2026Expected to be out until at least Apr 13
Maxwell Crozier (D)	Abdomen	04-28-2026Out for the season

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