Last-minute schedule clarification issued for Canadiens-Lightning Game 3
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Small last-minute change for Montreal Canadiens fans who will be at the Centre Bell tonight.
The organization is asking everyone to be in their seats at 6:50 PM to not miss any of the pre-game presentation.
The Montreal Canadiens have clearly prepared something special for the return of the playoffs to Montreal.
It’s the first 2026 playoff game at the Centre Bell and we can expect a presentation worthy of the moment.
The series between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning is tied 1-1, and the first two games in Tampa both went to overtime.
Janis Moser scored the game-winning goal in Game 2 following the well-documented mistakes by Kirby Dach in overtime.
The Centre Bell hosts the playoffs for the first time in 2026
Tensions are high between the two teams. Corey Perry is targeting the smaller Canadiens players.
Jon Cooper is inserting enforcers into his lineup.
And Montreal Canadiens fans haven’t had their say yet.
Tonight, 21,000 fans will finally get to respond. Head coach Martin St-Louis has made no changes to his lineup.
Gallagher remains in the stands.
It’s the official Montreal Canadiens account that made this small announcement in the last few minutes:
We can’t wait for it to start!
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Last-minute schedule clarification issued for Canadiens-Lightning Game 3
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