How to watch Canadiens vs. Lightning: First Round Game 1 TV channel and streaming options for April 21

The Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) host the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10) at Benchmark International Arena on April 21, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2. The teams meet for Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs First Round. The Canadiens are up 1-0.How to watch Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Venue: Benchmark International Arena Time: 7 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2 Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Montreal vs. Tampa Bay odds Puck Line: Tampa Bay -1.5 (+135), Montreal +1.5 (-160) Favorite Moneyline: Tampa Bay -190 Underdog Moneyline: Montreal +154 Total: 6 Total Over Odds: -105 Total Under Odds: -115 Odds provided by BetMGM.Injury reportsLightningPontus Holmberg: Out (Upper Body), Victor Hedman: Out (Personal), Charle-Edouard D’Astous: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)Advertisement