Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 12/28/25

The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning kick off NHL Sunday with an Atlantic Division battle. This is Montreal’s first game post-Christmas, and Tampa Bay’s second half of a back to back after a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers. Who will come out on top on Sunday? Let’s get into it. 

Montreal may be coming into this game well-rested with their last game being December 23rd, but my pick for the game is Tampa Bay. Light travel was required after yesterday’s contest as they took on their state rival, and they looked sharp. The Lightning have now won three-straight games while outscoring opponents 14-7, and look like a well-oiled machine. Montreal has been excellent as well at 3-0-1 in their last four games, but I don’t love their chances on the road against a strong opponent who is already back in game shape after the break. Tampa Bay looks determined to make up for a sluggish run in December that saw them go 2-6-1, and I don’t see them stopping here. Take Tampa Bay on the money line on Sunday.

Canadiens vs. Lightning prediction: Lightning ML (-150) available at time of publishing. Playable to (-160).

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