Lightning torch Canadiens, go up 2-0 in East semifinal series
Steven Stamkos scored his first goal of the playoffs and the Lightning beat the Canadiens 6-2 on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the East semifinals.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Tampa Bay Lightning
6
Montreal Canadiens
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TB | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| MTL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | @ Buffalo Sabres | W 8-3 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Winnipeg Jets | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 11/7/26 | @ Minnesota Wild | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | vs Chicago Blackhawks | W 4-1 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Detroit Red Wings | W 4-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Goal 16:05 6-2
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Penalty 11:06
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Penalty 11:06
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Goal 11:06 5-2
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Missed 8:25 5-1
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Goal 6:37 5-1
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Penalty 6:10
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Goal 19:46 4-1
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Penalty 18:57
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Missed 13:11 3-1
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Goal 12:29 3-1
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Penalty 12:15
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Penalty 10:49
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Penalty 10:49
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Missed 9:50 2-1
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Missed 8:31 2-1
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Goal 8:06 2-1
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Penalty 4:35
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Missed 2:20 1-1
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Penalty 1:30
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Goal 19:36 1-1
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Penalty 18:04
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Penalty 13:45
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Penalty 13:45
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Missed 7:59 0-1
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Goal 7:20 0-1
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Missed 7:09 0-0
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Missed 2:44 0-0
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Missed 1:52 0-0
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Penalty 1:13
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Missed 0:35 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 6-2
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Period End 20:00 6-2
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Giveaway 19:34 6-2
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Shot 19:12 6-2
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Giveaway 18:50 6-2
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Blocked 18:40 6-2
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Face Off 18:07 6-2
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Penalty 18:07
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Giveaway 18:04 6-2
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Hit 17:50 6-2
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Shot 17:47 6-2
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Shot 17:35 6-2
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Shot 17:25 6-2
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Shot 17:15 6-2
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Shot 17:07 6-2
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Takeaway 17:04 6-2
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Giveaway 16:24 6-2
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Face Off 16:05 6-2
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Goal 16:05 6-2
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Hit 15:45 5-2
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Hit 15:27 5-2
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Giveaway 14:47 5-2
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Hit 14:41 5-2
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Face Off 14:16 5-2
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Stoppage 14:16 5-2
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Shot 14:15 5-2
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Shot 14:10 5-2
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Hit 14:01 5-2
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Blocked 13:49 5-2
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Face Off 13:35 5-2
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Shot 13:35 5-2
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Stoppage 13:35 5-2
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Blocked 13:21 5-2
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Face Off 13:11 5-2
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Stoppage 13:11 5-2
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Blocked 11:38 5-2
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Team Stats
TB
MTL
16
Blocked Shots
10
21
Hits
28
1
Takeaways
10
24
Shots
29
4
Power Play Goals
0
8
Power Play Opportunities
3
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
33
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
12
Giveaways
9
5
Total Penalties
13
13
Penalty Minutes
53
Head to Head
Injuries
Montreal Canadiens
- Mike Matheson Day-To-Day
- Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
- Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
- Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve
- Lucas Condotta Injured Reserve
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Erik Cernak Out
- Brayden Point Injured Reserve
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