Lightning vs Canadiens Picks and Prediction – 1/22/2025

On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-16-3) face off against the Montreal Canadiens (22-19-4) at the the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Montreal comes into this matchup on a two-game winning streak and has won four of their last five games prior to their game against the New York Rangers. In their recent 3-1 victory over Dallas, Jakub Dobes delivered an impressive performance for the Canadiens, making 32 saves and achieving a save percentage of .970. This season, Cole Caufield has been the top goal scorer for Montreal, netting a total of 24 goals. Following him is Nick Suzuki, who has scored 13 goals, making him the team's second-leading goal scorer. However, Suzuki tops the team in overall points with a total of 46 for the season. Lane Hutson has been the leading playmaker, with 34 assists contributing significantly to the team's efforts. Over their last five games, Montreal has managed to score an average of 3.4 goals per game and currently holds third-to-last place in the Atlantic Division standings. The Canadiens are eager to secure another victory as they prepare to face Tampa Bay on their home ice. On average, Montreal scores about 3 goals per game throughout the season.

Tampa Bay enters this game on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games prior to their game against Toronto. In their thrilling 4-3 shootout victory over Anaheim, Brandon Hagel made a noteworthy contribution with an assist for the Tampa Bay Lightning. This season, Brayden Point has emerged as the top goal-scorer for the Lightning, netting an impressive 27 goals. Following closely behind him is Jake Guentzel, who has racked up a total of 23 goals, making him the team's second-highest scorer. Leading the team in overall points is Nikita Kucherov, who has amassed a remarkable 68 points so far. Kucherov also stands out as the team's leading playmaker, with 47 assists this season. Over their last five games, the Lightning have managed to score an average of 3.4 goals, placing them currently in a competitive third place in the Atlantic Division standings. As they prepare for a crucial away match against their division rivals, the Montreal Canadiens, Tampa Bay is determined to prolong their winning streak. For the season overall, the Lightning boasts an average of 3.7 goals per game.

In their initial matchup, Montreal emerged victorious with a score of 5-2. Now, the Lightning are determined to balance the series in the upcoming game. Tampa Bay's standout feature this season has been their robust offensive lineup, and they are eager to capitalize on this strength. Conversely, Montreal has faced challenges with their defensive strategy throughout the season, leading to costly errors. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning wins 5-2.