The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 2 of their first round playoff series as they look to even it up. The Bolts are 24-15 all time in Game 2s. Charle-Eduoard D’Astous is doubtful for tonight after leaving Game 1 injured. Happy Birthday to D'Astous and Vinny Lecavalier. On this date in Lightning history, the Bolts win their first home playoff game in team history.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning lose Game 1 of their best-of-7 series vs. the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime. The Bolts give up 3 power play goals after being shorthanded 5 times. Nikita Kucherov moves into 19th place all-time in playoff scoring, Brandon Hagel has his second multi-goal postseason game and Jake Guentzel had 3 assists. Dominic James was activated off Injured Reserve after missing the last 24 games due to a lower-body injury and Charle-Édouard D'Astous left the game with an injury after taking a charging penalty from Josh Anderson. On this date in Lightning history, the Lightning win their first ever playoff series.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens for Game 1 of their first round Stanley Cup Playoff series tonight at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning are 12-7 vs. Montreal all-time in the playoffs having won 3-of-4 series including the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. Head Coach Jon Cooper gave an update on Victor Hedman's status as he's missed 15 games for personal reasons. Dominic James is expected to return to the lineup after missing the last 24 games with a lower-body injury.

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