Games / NHL / Dec 2, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: TNT/truTV. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHLWednesday, December 2, 2026

Tampa Bay Lightning11-4-2

7:30 PM ETDec 2, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateDec 2, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVTNT/truTV

Team comparison

Tampa Bay LightningMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

3.7

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.1

11-4-2Record11-3-4

3rd in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

3-6Road record / home record5-5

LWWWLLast 5LWWLW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Tampa Bay LightningMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

3.06

3.12

Shots Against per Game

24.7

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

72.9

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.71

3.47

Shots per Game

29.9

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

19.4

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

140

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Brayden Point C · Undisclosed - Not Specified

Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture

Injured Reserve

Mike Matheson D · Lower Body

Out

Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Jake Evans C · Hand

Day-To-Day

Recent form

Tampa Bay LightningLWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Winnipeg JetsL 3-4

Nov 7, 2026 · at Minnesota WildW 4-3

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 4-1

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Detroit Red WingsW 4-2

Oct 31, 2026 · at Nashville PredatorsL 4-5

Montreal CanadiensLWWLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2

Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

Series starts 12/2

Apr 8, 2027MTL 0, TB 0

Mar 18, 2027TB 0, MTL 0

Dec 31, 2026MTL 0, TB 0

Dec 2, 2026TB 0, MTL 0

Team pages

Tampa Bay Lightning
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: TNT/truTV.

What are the records of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens?

Tampa Bay Lightning: 11-4-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Tampa Bay Lightning: Brayden Point. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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