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Match Report

Lars Eller scores in shootout to give Habs win over Lightning

Eller scores in shootout, Habs beat Lightning 2-1

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Boston Bruins W 5-2 NHL
11/10/26 vs Minnesota Wild L 1-2 NHL
11/7/26 @ Toronto Maple Leafs W 4-2 NHL
11/5/26 vs Utah Mammoth W 5-4 NHL
11/3/26 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-5 NHL
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Team Stats

MTL TB
17
Blocked Shots
10
18
Hits
19
10
Takeaways
8
21
Shots
24
0
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
1
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
34
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
8
3
Total Penalties
2
6
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

MTL Last 5 matchups TB
  1. 1 Final 2014-04-01 @ TB 3
  2. 1 Final/OT 2014-02-01 @ MTL 2
  3. 2 Final/SO 2013-12-29 @ TB 1
  4. 1 Final/SO 2013-11-13 @ MTL 2

Injuries

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Erik Cernak Day-To-Day
  • Anthony Cirelli Day-To-Day
  • Brayden Point Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

  • Chris Kreider Day-To-Day
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve
  • Lucas Condotta Injured Reserve

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