How to live stream Canadiens vs Lightning: NHL Playoffs, TV channel

The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning meet Wednesday night in a pivotal Game 5, with the Eastern Conference first-round series tied 2-2 after four razor-close games. Every matchup in the series has been decided by a single goal, and three of the first four contests required overtime, making this one of the tightest battles of the opening round.

MORE: Connor McDavid’s silence on injury adds worry after Oilers’ Game 4 defeat

How to Watch Canadiens vs Lightning

• When: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN2
• Live Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Tampa Bay regained momentum with a 3-2 comeback win in Game 4 on Sunday in Montreal. Brandon Hagel scored twice, including the game-winner with under five minutes left, while Jake Guentzel added a goal and an assist. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 16 saves as the Lightning erased a 2-0 deficit and showed the veteran poise that has defined their playoff runs in recent years.

– Live Stream Canadiens vs Lightning with Fubo –

Montreal now looks to answer on the road after missing a chance to grab control of the series. The Canadiens got goals from and in Game 4, and they’ve received strong play throughout the series from young stars , , and goalie . Montreal’s speed and physical forecheck have consistently challenged Tampa Bay, which is why the margins have been so thin through four games.