The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are slated to meet up at Bell Centre on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Lane Hutson and Jake Guentzel as two of the top players you'll want to keep an eye on. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Canadiens-Lightning game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Canadiens vs. Lightning Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadiens | -1.5 | 205 | -250 | 6.5 | 105 | -125 | -125 | +105 |
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Canadiens vs. Lightning Prediction
ATS Pick: Lightning (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: -Lightning 4 - Canadiens 3
Canadiens vs. Lightning Betting Insights
- Montreal and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 18 of 28 games this season.
- Tampa Bay has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 11 of 29 games this season.
- The two teams average 6.2 goals per game combined, 0.3 fewer than this game's total.
- These teams concede six goals per game combined, 0.5 fewer than this game's total.
- The Lightning are 12th in the league in goals scored, compared to the 10th-ranked Canadiens.
- The Canadiens are 24th in the league in goals conceded, and the Lightning are fifth.
Canadiens Stats
- The Canadiens' 90 total goals (3.2 per game) rank 10th in the league.
- Montreal has given up 97 total goals (3.5 per game), ranking 24th in league action in goals against.
- They have the league's 21st-ranked goal differential at -7.
- The 20 power-play goals Montreal has put up this season (ninth-most in NHL) have come on 78 chances.
- The Canadiens' 25.64% power-play conversion rate is fourth-best in the league.
- The two shorthanded goals Montreal has scored this season rank 13th among all NHL teams.
Canadiens Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Suzuki | 28 | 8 | 24 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 50.5% |
| Cole Caufield | 28 | 16 | 15 | 31 | 18 | 12 | 25% |
| Lane Hutson | 28 | 5 | 17 | 22 | 38 | 12 | - |
| Ivan Demidov | 28 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 9 | - |
| Noah Dobson | 28 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 40 | 11 | - |
Lightning Stats
- The Lightning's 88 goals on the season (3.0 per game) rank them 12th in the NHL.
- Tampa Bay has one of the best defenses in the league, giving up 75 total goals (2.6 per game), fifth in the league.
- Their +13 goal differential is fourth-best in the league.
- Tampa Bay has 13 power-play goals (on 89 chances), 25th in the NHL.
- The Lightning have the league's 29th-ranked power-play percentage (14.61).
- This season, Tampa Bay has two shorthanded goals (13th in NHL).
Lightning Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 26 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 45 | 7 | - |
| Brandon Hagel | 28 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 37 | 14 | 44.1% |
| Jake Guentzel | 29 | 14 | 14 | 28 | 23 | 13 | 51.6% |
| Darren Raddysh | 23 | 3 | 15 | 18 | 23 | 3 | - |
| Anthony Cirelli | 25 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 47.7% |
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