Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - April 9, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Apr 9

11:00PM

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Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

Bell CentreMontreal, PQ

Lightning	3.45 GF AVG	2.50 GA AVG	22.40 Power Play
Canadiens	3.36 GF AVG	3.19 GA AVG	23.60 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Nick Paul (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Brayden Point (C)	Lower Body	02-11-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 12
Anthony Cirelli (C)	Undisclosed	02-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 25
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg (D)	Undisclosed	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Charle-Edward D'Astous (D)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

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