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NHL play on Sunday features the Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) hosting the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 5:45 p.m. ET on TNT.
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Canadiens vs. Lightning: April 19 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Time: 5:45 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.49 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.79 | 3rd |
| Shots | 28 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 20.33% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.56% | 3rd |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.14% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.14% | 19th |
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Canadiens vs. Lightning Top Players
Lightning
- A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 130 points.
- Jake Guentzel has 38 goals and 50 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 88 total points (1.1 per game).
- With 74 points through 71 games (36 goals and 38 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive efforts this season.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 39 wins and 15 losses this season while allowing 132 goals with 1,343 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki's 101 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Montreal. He has 29 goals and 72 assists in 82 games.
- Cole Caufield has racked up 88 points this season, with 51 goals and 37 assists.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the top offensive players on the team with 78 total points (12 goals and 66 assists).
- Jakub Dobes has a 29-10-4 record this season, with a .901 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 1,067 saves, and has given up 117 goals (2.8 goals against average).
Canadiens vs. Lightning Injury Report
Lightning
Pontus Holmberg: Out (Upper Body),
Jonas Johansson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Personal)
Canadiens
Noah Dobson: Out (Thumb),
Alexander Carrier: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Bruins | W 2-1 | Away |
| 4/13/2026 | Red Wings | W 4-3 | Home |
| 4/15/2026 | Rangers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 4/19/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/21/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 4/24/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/26/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2026 | Blue Jackets | L 5-2 | Home |
| 4/12/2026 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/14/2026 | Flyers | L 4-2 | Away |
| 4/19/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/21/2026 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 4/24/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/26/2026 | Lightning | - | Home |