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