Canadiens vs. Lightning (3 May, 2026) Live Score - ESPN (PH)
Game summary of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game, final score 2-1, from 4 May 2026 on ESPN (PH).
www.espn.phHere’s the latest on Canadiens vs. Lightning, focusing on recent games and outcomes.
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Playoff context (most recent series results): In the 2025-26 playoffs, the Canadiens and Lightning met in the first round. The Canadiens won the series lead at one point (Texier goal gave Montreal a 3-2 win in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series edge), signaling a tight, competitive matchup. The Lightning and Canadiens traded wins in the early games, with a notable overtime victory for Tampa Bay in Game 2 to even the series at 1-1, before Montreal pulled ahead in Game 5.[2][3]
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Recent regular-season encounters (for context): Regular-season meetings in 2025-26 included a 6-1 Lightning win over Montreal on December 9, 2025, where Tampa Bay dominated early and held a commanding lead, illustrating the Lightning’s offensive capability when clicking, though this is separate from the playoff context.[1]
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How the series stands now: As of the latest reported playoff games, Montreal had taken a 3-2 lead in the series after Game 5, with Texier providing a decisive third-period goal to secure the 3-2 win and shift momentum in Montreal’s favor.[2]
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Citations:
- Canadiens beat Lightning 3-2 in Game 5 to take series lead (Texier goal).[2]
- Lightning 3-2 Canadiens in Game 2 to tie the series, overtime winner by Moser in Game 2 context.[3]
- Regular-season Lightning 6-1 Canadiens result from December 2025.[1]