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Canadiens beat Lightning 4-1, extend six-game streak Tuesday

PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2026, 11:29 PM ET

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TAMPA, Fla. — The Montreal Canadiens beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 on Tuesday night in Tampa, with goaltender Jakub Dobes recording 35–36 saves and scorers Juraj Slafkovsky, Mike Matheson and Cole Caufield each contributing to Montreal's victory. The win extended Montreal's streak to six games, moved the Canadiens within two points of Tampa Bay in the Atlantic Division this week, ended Tampa Bay's regulation unbeaten run, and altered immediate playoff positioning as both teams jockey for seeding.

By Yusra M. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Dec. 28: Montreal erased a three-goal deficit vs. Tampa, forcing overtime in previous meeting.
Tuesday night: Canadiens defeated Lightning 4-1 in Tampa; Dobes recorded his fourth straight win.
Postgame: Montreal's winning streak reached six games; Dobes allowed two-or-fewer goals in consecutive starts.
Same night: Tampa Bay's regulation-winless run ended and the team dropped in Atlantic standings.
Following standings updates: Montreal moved within two points of Tampa Bay for second place.

News Intelligence

If you're a hockey fan, this game was a big shakeup. Montreal's victory tightened the Atlantic Division race, making the playoff picture more uncertain. It's a reminder to keep an eye on the standings as the season progresses.

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Who Benefited

The Montreal Canadiens and goaltender Jakub Dobes benefited most: Dobes recorded 35–36 saves in his fourth straight win while the team extended its winning streak to six games and moved closer to improving its Atlantic Division standing.

Who Impacted

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered the immediate setback: the team lost 4-1 at home, saw its regulation unbeaten run end, and dropped in the Atlantic Division standings, affecting their current playoff positioning.