Montreal Canadiens 48-24-10 · 106 PTS Canadiens vs Lightning
TBL lead all-time 78-65-6 · 149 meetings since 1992
Next meeting: December 3, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning 50-26-6 · 106 PTS 01 / SEASON SERIES
2025-2026 Season Series
Tied 2-2
| Date | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-10 | TBL @ MTL | 6-1 | TBL | |
| 2025-12-28 | MTL @ TBL | 4-5 | TBL | OT/SO |
| 2026-03-31 | MTL @ TBL | 4-1 | MTL | |
| 2026-04-09 | TBL @ MTL | 1-2 | MTL |
02 / RECENT MEETINGS
Last 10 Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Score | Winner | OT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-03 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ TBL | 2-1 | MTL | |
| 2026-05-01 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | TBL @ MTL | 1-0 | TBL | OT/SO |
| 2026-04-29 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ TBL | 3-2 | MTL | |
| 2026-04-26 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | TBL @ MTL | 3-2 | TBL | |
| 2026-04-24 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | TBL @ MTL | 2-3 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2026-04-21 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ TBL | 2-3 | TBL | OT/SO |
| 2026-04-19 | 2025-2026 · Playoffs | MTL @ TBL | 4-3 | MTL | OT/SO |
| 2026-04-09 | 2025-2026 | TBL @ MTL | 1-2 | MTL | |
| 2026-03-31 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ TBL | 4-1 | MTL | |
| 2025-12-28 | 2025-2026 | MTL @ TBL | 4-5 | TBL | OT/SO |
03 / RECENT HEAD-TO-HEAD
The Last Three Seasons
All meetings since the start of the 2023-2024 season, regular season and playoffs.
8MTL wins
10TBL wins
18Games
5OT/SO games
51-57Goals (MTL-TBL)
6.0Goals/game
| Season | GP | MTL W | TBL W | MTL goals | TBL goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 27 | 28 |
| 2024-2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 9 |
| 2023-2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 20 |
Highest-scoring meeting: TBL 7, MTL 4 — April 4, 2024 (11 goals).
Most lopsided: TBL 6, MTL 1 — December 10, 2025.
04 / ALL-TIME
The All-Time Series
First meeting: 1992
65MTL wins
78TBL wins
6Ties
149Games
388-415Goals (MTL-TBL)
First meeting: October 28, 1992 — TBL 3, MTL 4.
| Decade | GP | MTL W | TBL W | Ties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 32 | 11 | 21 | |
| 2010s | 50 | 23 | 27 | |
| 2000s | 42 | 20 | 20 | 2 |
| 1990s | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 |
05 / PLAYOFF HISTORY
Postseason Meetings
| Season | Round | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | First Round | Montreal Canadiens won 4-3 |
06 / MATCHUP LEADERS
Top Scorers in This Matchup
Points in Canadiens vs Lightning games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nikita Kucherov | TBL | 17 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
 Brandon Hagel | TBL | 17 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
 Juraj Slafkovsky | MTL | 18 | 9 | 6 | 15 |
 Nick Suzuki | MTL | 18 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
 Jake Guentzel | TBL | 13 | 4 | 9 | 13 |
 Cole Caufield | MTL | 18 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
07 / UPCOMING
Next Scheduled Games
| Date | Season | Matchup | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 3, 2026 | 2026-2027 | TBL @ MTL | Montreal |
| December 31, 2026 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ TBL | Tampa Bay |
| March 18, 2027 | 2026-2027 | TBL @ MTL | Montreal |
| April 8, 2027 | 2026-2027 | MTL @ TBL | Tampa Bay |
Canadiens vs Lightning — frequently asked
- What is the all-time record between the Canadiens and Lightning?
- The Tampa Bay Lightning lead the all-time series 78-65-6 across 149 meetings (regular season and playoffs).
- When did the Canadiens and Lightning first play each other?
- Their first meeting was on October 28, 1992: TBL 3, MTL 4.
- When do the Canadiens play the Lightning next?
- The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning meet next on December 3, 2026 in Montreal.
- Who won the last Canadiens vs Lightning game?
- The Montreal Canadiens won the most recent meeting 2-1, on May 3, 2026.
- What is the Canadiens' record against the Lightning?
- Since the start of the 2023-2024 season, the Montreal Canadiens are 8-10 against the Tampa Bay Lightning across 18 meetings (regular season and playoffs), despite being outscored 57-51 along the way.
- Who leads the 2025-2026 season series between the Canadiens and Lightning?
- The 2025-2026 season series is tied 2-2 through 4 games.
- Who has the most points in Canadiens vs Lightning games?
- Nikita Kucherov leads all skaters with 21 points (9 goals, 12 assists) in 17 head-to-head games since the start of the 2023-2024 season.
- Have the Canadiens and Lightning met in the playoffs recently?
- Yes — in the 2025-2026 First Round, the Montreal Canadiens won the series 4-3.