Canadiens Hoping to Break Lightning's Winning Streak at Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been a force to be reckoned with all season, and they'll look to continue their dominance when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday night. The Lightning have won their last three games at Amalie Arena, and they'll be looking to make it four in a row against a Canadiens team that is struggling to find its footing.
The Canadiens have lost three of their last four games, and they'll be looking to turn things around against the Lightning. Montreal is averaging just 2.25 goals per game this season, which is the second-lowest mark in the NHL. The Canadiens will need to find a way to generate more offense if they want to have a chance of beating the Lightning.
The Lightning are led by Nikita Kucherov, who has 12 goals and 22 assists in 21 games this season. Kucherov is one of the most dynamic players in the NHL, and he'll be a handful for the Canadiens to handle.
The Canadiens will need to play a strong defensive game if they want to have a chance of winning. Montreal will need to limit the Lightning's chances, and they'll need to be opportunistic on offense.
The Lightning are a heavy favorite to win this game, but the Canadiens have a chance to pull off an upset if they can play a disciplined game.
Canadiens Acquire Defenseman David Savard
The Canadiens made a big move on Monday when they acquired defenseman David Savard from the Columbus Blue Jackets. Savard is a physical presence who can also contribute offensively. He's a welcome addition to the Canadiens, who have been struggling on the blue line this season.
Savard will make his Canadiens debut on Tuesday night against the Lightning. He'll be paired with Jeff Petry on the top defensive pairing.
Canadiens' Caufield Makes History
Canadiens forward Cole Caufield made history on Saturday night when he scored his 20th goal of the season. Caufield is the youngest player in Canadiens history to score 20 goals in a season.
Caufield has been a bright spot for the Canadiens this season. He's a dynamic player who has a knack for scoring goals. Caufield is a big part of the Canadiens' future, and he's only going to get better.