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Tampa Bay Lightning head coach Jon Cooper did not hold back when discussing his team's performance in Game 3 against the Montreal Canadiens.
Not much has separated the Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens through two games of their first round series. The Canadiens won Game 1 thanks to a Juraj
In the last nine years alone, Florida has reported 51 deaths by lightning, accounting for roughly 1/4 of all national lightning fatalities in that decade. Last June, a man was killed by lightning while on his honeymoon in Volusia County.
SportsLine's model reveals its Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning picks for their 2026 Stanley Cup playoff first-round Game 3 matchup
The Tampa Bay captain, who hasn't played since March 19, is not expected to return in time for this playoff series. But like Steven Stamkos in 2020, there is a benefit to having Hedman around the team.
The Canadiens are focused on stopping Nikita Kucherov. If Brayden Point can convert chances, more possibilities will open up for Kucherov.
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh spoke about his team's series deficit against the Montreal Canadiens.