The Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) will attempt to extend a three-game win streak when they take on the Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5) at home on Sunday, Dec. 28 at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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The Canadiens have scored 34 goals in their last 10 outings, while giving up 27 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into seven power-play goals (25.0%). They are 5-3-2 over those games.

Lightning vs. Canadiens Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Lightning 4, Canadiens 2.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-152)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning are 21-13-3 overall and 3-3-6 in overtime matchups.
In the 15 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-2 record (good for 14 points).
In the three games this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
Tampa Bay has finished 3-5-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering eight points).
The Lightning have scored more than two goals 22 times, and are 18-4-0 in those games (to record 36 points).
In the 12 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 7-3-2.
In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 6-9-2 (14 points).
The Lightning’s opponents have had more shots in 19 games. The Lightning finished 14-4-1 in those matchups (29 points).
Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have a record of 20-12-5 this season and are 7-5-12 in overtime matchups.
Montreal has earned 18 points (8-4-2) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Canadiens scored just one goal in four games and they’ve earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
Montreal has four points (2-4-0) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 26 games, earning 39 points from those contests.
Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 11 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 7-6-1 (15 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 24 points in those games.

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