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Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NHL Playoffs Game 7
TL;DR
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.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7
- Scheduled for May 3, 2026
- Winner advances in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
- Lane Hutson is a key player for the Canadiens
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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.
Canadiens vs Lightning Game 7 prediction
Canadiens vs Lightning best bet: Lane Hutson Over 0.5 assists (-125)
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.
Canadiens vs Lightning Game 7 same-game parlay
Q&A
What date is Game 7 between the Canadiens and Lightning?
Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Who is the key player to watch in the Canadiens vs Lightning Game 7?
Lane Hutson, a defenseman for the Canadiens, is highlighted as an offensive catalyst in the series.
What are the odds for the Canadiens vs Lightning playoff game?
The article provides predictions and picks, but specific odds are not mentioned in the excerpt.
