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Juraj Slafkovsky's hat trick lifts Canadiens to 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 1

Juraj Slafkovsky's hat trick lifts Canadiens to 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning in Game 1

Juraj Slafkovsky scored his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday night
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Tampa Bay Lightning Face Montreal Canadiens in Playoff Rematch

Tampa Bay Lightning Face Montreal Canadiens in Playoff Rematch

Tampa Bay Lightning Face Montreal Canadiens in Playoff Rematch
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Ryan McDonagh Set to Return for Lightning's Game 1 Against Montreal

Ryan McDonagh Set to Return for Lightning's Game 1 Against Montreal

Ryan McDonagh Set to Return for Lightning's Game 1 Against Montreal
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Erik Cernak and Juraj Slafkovsky Set Aside Friendship for Lightning-Canadiens Playoff Series

Erik Cernak and Juraj Slafkovsky Set Aside Friendship for Lightning-Canadiens Playoff Series

Erik Cernak and Juraj Slafkovsky Set Aside Friendship for Lightning-Canadiens Playoff Series
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Victor Hedman's Absence Challenges Lightning in Eastern Conference Playoffs

Victor Hedman's Absence Challenges Lightning in Eastern Conference Playoffs

Victor Hedman's Absence Challenges Lightning in Eastern Conference Playoffs
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Montreal Canadiens Face Tampa Bay Lightning in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round

Montreal Canadiens Face Tampa Bay Lightning in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round

Montreal Canadiens Face Tampa Bay Lightning in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round
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Montreal Canadiens Fans Host Watch Party at Cathedral for Playoff Game

Montreal Canadiens Fans Host Watch Party at Cathedral for Playoff Game

Montreal Canadiens Fans Host Watch Party at Cathedral for Playoff Game
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Goaltending to Play Crucial Role in Canadiens vs. Lightning NHL Playoff Series

Goaltending to Play Crucial Role in Canadiens vs. Lightning NHL Playoff Series

Goaltending to Play Crucial Role in Canadiens vs. Lightning NHL Playoff Series
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Lightning must go through franchise great Martin St. Louis and the Canadiens in opening round

Lightning must go through franchise great Martin St. Louis and the Canadiens in opening round

The Tampa Bay Lightning have to beat one of the franchise’s greatest players to get where they want to go
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Tampa Bay Lightning Set to Face Montreal Canadiens in NHL Playoffs Opener

Tampa Bay Lightning Set to Face Montreal Canadiens in NHL Playoffs Opener

Tampa Bay Lightning Set to Face Montreal Canadiens in NHL Playoffs Opener
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Ryan McDonagh Set to Return for Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 Against Montreal

Ryan McDonagh Set to Return for Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 Against Montreal

Ryan McDonagh Set to Return for Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 1 Against Montreal
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What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL playoffs

What to know about the first-round matchups in the NHL playoffs

The eight first-round series in the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are set