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The Montreal Canadiens face the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 3. This winner-take-all matchup will determine who advances in the playoffs.
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The first Game 7 of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs is set for Sunday, May 3, when the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning clash in a winner-take-all contest.
My Canadiens vs. Lightning predictions and NHL picks focus on Habs defenseman Lane Hutson, who has been an offensive catalyst throughout the series.
Lane Hutson’s five points are tied for the team lead so far this postseason, and the Montreal Canadiens blueliner will add to his assist totals in Game 7.
The Habs have controlled nearly 53% of expected goals at 5-on-5 with Hutson on the ice — the sixth-best mark among all Montreal skaters — while his 5.01 on-ice expected goals are tops on the team. In short, Hutson has arguably been the Canadiens’ best player at generating scoring chances.
Hutson has found the score sheet in all three road games against the Tampa Bay Lightning in this series, including a helper in two of those contests.
Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Lane Hutson, a defenseman for the Canadiens, is highlighted as an offensive catalyst in the series.
The article provides predictions and picks, but specific odds are not mentioned in the excerpt.
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The Lightning and Canadiens have combined for Under 5.5 goals in every meeting this series outside of Game 1. It’ll be another tight, low-scoring battle in Game 7.
Brandon Hagel has found the scoresheet in five of six contests and co-leads all skaters in the series with eight points. He also ranks second on Tampa Bay in ice time per game (25:21).
Montreal is 8-2 SU in its last 10 road games. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Lightning.
| Location | Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TNT |
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