Rough stuff practically after every whistle - both the #Habs and #GoBolts sending messages to their potential 1st Round playoff opponent!
Lightning vs. Canadiens
Referee: Justin Kea #36
Referee: Trevor Hanson #14
Lines: Mark Shewchyk #92
Lines: Andrew Smith #51
https://scoutingtherefs.com/2026/04/51742/todays-nhl-referees-and-linespersons-4-9-26/
#GoBolts #GoHabsGo #TBLvsMTL #NHL #Bolts #Habs #Canadiens #Lightning
#Habs Joe Veleno IN / Zachary Bolduc OUT
Brendan Gallagher also scratched for a second consecutive game
TBL @ MTL 7Pm Eastern

We are looking at a crucial game tonight for both Tampa Bay and Montreal. A win would give one team the lead over the other as they are neck and neck at 102 points with 4 games to play. Ice advantage is at stake here. Last year, the Canadiens played significant games until the last one, just qualifying for the last wildcard spot with 91 points. This year, they are playing for home ice advantage.

Holy massive third periods, Batman.

#Sabres will take over first place in the Atlantic with three games left.

#CBJ in town tomorrow while #Habs and #TBLightning meet in Bell Centre.

According to the NHL, the 102-point three-way tie between #Sabres, #TBLightning and #Habs marks just 2nd time that’s happened in last 10 days of a season in league history. #Avs, #Stars and #MnWild were tied at 98 on April 5, 2023.
Of note, when he's been made a healthy scratch, Brendan Gallagher watched those games from down in the #Habs dressing room instead of sitting up in the press box.
#Habs Brendan Gallagher on now being a bubble player not guaranteed to play every game:
After missing last night's game, #Habs Kaiden Guhle is taking a therapy day and will not practice today
#Habs will have an 11:30am practice in Brossard today