The Montreal Canadiens (15-10-3) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2, losers of three straight) at Bell Centre. The matchup on Tuesday, Dec. 9 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Tuesday’s game.

The Lightning have gone 7-3-0 over the past 10 contests, scoring 34 total goals (five power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.2%). They have conceded 17 goals to their opponents.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Lightning 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (+105)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have gone 7-3-10 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 15-10-3.
In the 13 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-4-1 record (good for 17 points).
In the two games this season the Canadiens scored only one goal, they’ve finished 1-1-0 (two points).
Montreal has finished 2-4-0 in the six games this season when it scored two goals (registering four points).
The Canadiens are 12-4-3 in the 19 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 27 points).
In the eight games when Montreal has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-3-0 to record 10 points.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Montreal is 5-5-1 (11 points).
The Canadiens’ opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Canadiens finished 7-5-2 in those contests (16 points).
Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning have a 16-10-2 record this season and are 3-2-5 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
Tampa Bay has earned 14 points (6-6-2) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Lightning scored just one goal in two games and they finished 0-1-1 in those matchups.
Tampa Bay has earned seven points (3-4-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
The Lightning have earned 26 points in their 17 games with at least three goals scored.
Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games this season and has recorded 13 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Tampa Bay is 5-6-1 (11 points).
The Lightning’s opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Lightning went 11-4-1 in those contests (23 points).

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