{"id":565702,"date":"2026-05-03T08:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T08:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/565702\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T08:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T08:51:22","slug":"what-channel-is-lightning-vs-canadiens-on-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-7-of-nhl-playoffs-series-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/565702\/","title":{"rendered":"What channel is Lightning vs. Canadiens on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 7 of NHL Playoffs series"},"content":{"rendered":"

What channel is Lightning vs. Canadiens on? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 7 of NHL Playoffs series<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On Sunday night, one game will decide who moves on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The series has been a tumultuous ride for those who have tuned in. No team has been able to gain momentum by winning two games in a row throughout the entirety of the six games played so far.<\/p>\n

Along with both teams exchanging wins, four of the games have been decided in overtime, with each team winning two games apiece. Gage Goncalves<\/a> was the Game 6 overtime hero for Tampa Bay<\/a>, as his goal was the game’s lone score and extended the Lightning’s hopes of moving on to the second round. Tampa left wing Brandon Hagel<\/a> leads all players with six goals during the series.<\/p>\n

Montreal’s edge in this series has come in two main areas: power plays and faceoffs. The Canadiens have scored on just over 20% of their power-play opportunities, along with boasting a 56% faceoff win percentage (3rd among teams in playoffs). Both teams are top two in takeaways (Tampa: 1st; Montreal: 2nd) and have given fans a truly exciting six-game bout thus far.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s matchup between Tampa Bay and Montreal, including broadcast information and start time.<\/p>\n

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What channel is Lightning vs. Canadiens on today?<\/p>\n

Game 7 in the Lightning vs. Canadiens series will air on TNT and truTV.\u00a0Fans can stream the game live on DIRECTV<\/a>, which offers a free trial to new users.<\/p>\n

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Lightning vs. Canadiens start time<\/p>\n

Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs series between Tampa Bay and Montreal is set to begin at 6 p.m. ET from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Neither team has won two games in a row during this first-round matchup. The Lightning were able to edge out Montreal 1-0 in a Game 6 overtime win.<\/p>\n

Lightning vs. Canadiens series schedule<\/p>\n

Series tied 3-3<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Game<\/p>\n

Time (ET)<\/p>\n

Watch<\/p>\n

April 19<\/p>\n

Game 1:\u00a0Canadiens 4, Lightning 3 (OT)<\/p>\n

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April 21<\/p>\n

Game 2:\u00a0Lightning 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)<\/p>\n

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April 24<\/p>\n

Game 3:\u00a0Canadiens 3, Lightning 2 (OT)<\/p>\n

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April 26<\/p>\n

Game 4:\u00a0Lightning 3, Canadiens 2<\/p>\n

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April 29<\/p>\n

Game 5:\u00a0Canadiens 3, Lightning 2<\/p>\n

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May 1<\/p>\n

Game 6: Lightning 1, Canadiens 0 (OT)<\/p>\n

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May 3<\/p>\n

Game 7\u00a0at Lightning<\/p>\n

6 p.m.<\/p>\n

TNT, truTV,\u00a0DIRECTV<\/a><\/p>\n

NHL Playoffs bracket 2026<\/p>\n

Click here for the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket<\/a>, updated live as series are completed.<\/p>\n

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026<\/p>\n

Here are the key dates to know for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and offseason.<\/p>\n

Event<\/p>\n

Dates<\/p>\n

First round begins<\/p>\n

April 18<\/p>\n

NHL Draft Lottery<\/p>\n

May 5<\/p>\n

NHL Scouting Combine at Buffalo<\/p>\n

May 31-June 6<\/p>\n

Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 (if necessary)<\/p>\n

June 21<\/p>\n

NHL Draft at Los Angeles<\/a><\/p>\n

June 26-27<\/p>\n

Free agency begins<\/p>\n

July 1<\/p>\n

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