The Tampa Bay Lightning travel to face the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, December 2, 2026. Game time is set for 7:30 PM ET as the two clubs open their season series against each other.
Tampa Bay enters the matchup with a 13-4-2 record after winning two straight games. The Lightning have secured victories in four of their past five outings, including an 8-3 decision at Buffalo and a 3-1 win at Columbus in their most recent contest. Their only defeat in that five-game span came in a 4-3 loss at Winnipeg.
Montreal hosts the game holding a 12-3-4 record on the season. The Canadiens earned points in all five of their recent matchups, winning three and losing two in overtime. They defeated Boston 5-2 on the road in their last game, which followed a 2-1 overtime loss against Minnesota and a 4-2 road victory over Toronto.
Wednesday marks the first meeting between the Lightning and Canadiens during the 2026-2027 regular season. Both teams bring strong records into the contest, with Tampa Bay looking to extend its winning streak to three games and Montreal aiming to build on its recent victory in Boston.
