Canadiens vs Lightning · as of Thu, Nov 5
As of Thursday, November 5, the Montréal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning have not met yet this season. They play 4 times in 2026-27. Next game: Wednesday, December 2, Lightning at Canadiens, 7:30 PM ET at Centre Bell on TNT, HBO Max (US) and Prime Video (Canada).
Season series so far
No meetings yet in 2026-27. The first is Wednesday, December 2.
Remaining Canadiens vs Lightning games
| Date | Game | TV | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2Wed | Lightning at CanadiensCentre Bell USTNT, HBO Max CAPrime Video | USTNT, HBO Max CAPrime Video | |
| Dec 31Thu | Canadiens at LightningBenchmark International Arena USThe Spot CATSN2, RDS | USThe Spot CATSN2, RDS | |
| Mar 18Thu | Lightning at CanadiensCentre Bell USThe Spot CATSN2, RDS | USThe Spot CATSN2, RDS | |
| Apr 8Thu | Canadiens at LightningBenchmark International Arena USThe Spot CATVA Sports, TSN2 | USThe Spot CATVA Sports, TSN2 |
Times in your time zone. TV from the official NHL schedule: national and both clubs' local channels.
Who to root for
Both clubs are in the Eastern Conference, and both in the Atlantic Division, so they chase the same playoff spots and the same division title. A regulation win takes two points away from a direct rival, a four-point swing compared with the reverse result. If you cheer for a third Eastern club, a regulation finish is best (two points handed out instead of three), ideally won by whichever of the two is less of a threat to you. Your team's playoff odds page shows the exact effect on game days.
Side by side
 Canadiens | Stat |  Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| 9-3-3 | Record | 9-3-2 |
| 21 | Points | 20 |
| .700 | Points % | .714 |
| 2nd Atl | Division | 4th Atl |
| 3rd East | Conference | 5th East |
| +5 | Goal diff | +7 |
| 7-1-2 | Last 10 | 6-2-2 |
| OT1 | Streak | W1 |
| 88% | Playoff odds | 89% |
| 26% | Win division | 31% |
| 107 | Projected pts | 107 |
| 0-0-0 | Series W-L-OT | 0-0-0 |
Records and ranks from the official NHL standings. Odds and projections from the Tonight.hockey model.
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Lightning Vs Canadiens: questions
- When do the Canadiens play the Lightning next?
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026: Tampa Bay Lightning at Montréal Canadiens, 7:30 PM ET at Centre Bell.
- What channel is Canadiens vs Lightning on?
- The next meeting (Wed, Dec 2) airs on TNT, HBO Max (US) and Prime Video (Canada).
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Lightning game?
- They have not played yet in 2026-27. Their first meeting is Wednesday, December 2.
- How many times do the Canadiens and Lightning play this season?
- 4 times in the 2026-27 regular season: 2 in Montréal and 2 in Tampa. 0 played, 4 to go.
- How do the Canadiens and Lightning compare this season?
- The Montréal Canadiens are 9-3-3 with 21 points; the Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-3-2 with 20 points (official NHL standings).
Updated from official NHL data.