Lightning star winger Nikita Kucherov, minus-3 on the night, was trying to make a pass at the Toronto blue line, but his turnover led to a breakaway for William Nylander that he buried for his 28th goal of the season and a 2-0 Toronto lead.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game to be played on January 21, 2025 on ESPN.

My Canadiens vs Lightning predictions expect a competitive matchup between the teams, with Patrik Laine continuing to play his best hockey on home ice. Let’s take a closer look with my NHL picks for Tuesday, January 21 ahead of this 7 p.m. ET puck drop.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Toronto Maple Leafs in this NHL matchup at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, January 20th. WATCH: Lightning vs Maple Leafs Live | Stream free on Fubo Tampa Bay is dealing with having to beat out Toronto,

The Montreal Canadiens suddenly are in a playoff race following a strong 16-game run. The Canadiens will try to boost their chances Tuesday night when they host the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second of three matchups between the Atlantic Division rivals this season.

Matthew Knies had two goals and an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on late to down the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Monday night.

Montreal is tied for 12th in the league with 3.04 goals per game in 2024-25.

Each unit scored a power-play goal as the Lightning turned an early one-goal deficit into a one-score lead. After a 3-for-20 stretch over its previous nine games, Tampa Bay made huge strides ...

Brian Bradley and Rick Peckham remain a part of the Lightning after careers with the team that began in the 1990s. They will be inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.

Auston Matthews scored for the fourth straight game and had an assist for the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-3 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena on Monday. The goal was Matthews’ eighth in nine games since his return after missing the previous six because of an upper-body injury.

"I didn't see any other option. The puck was rolling. It was the beginning of the period so the tape was fresh. I know, I almost had it," the Maple Leafs' captain said following their 5-3 win over the Lightning.