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Canadiens Seek Top-Six Production Against Host Lightning in Game 5
Montreal’s top six still has no five-on-five points, while Tampa Bay carries momentum after Brandon Hagel scored twice in Game 4.
- On Wednesday, the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning meet for Game 5 of their best-of-7 Eastern Conference series at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, with the series tied 2-2.
- Tampa Bay evened the series 2-2 after a comeback victory Sunday, with defenceman Max Crozier's heavy hit on Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky shifting momentum late in the second period.
- Montreal's top line of forwards Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Slafkovsky has struggled at 5-on-5, relying on power play production for 11 combined goals through four games.
- Tampa Bay enters as a-170 favorite with home-ice advantage, while the Canadiens face mounting pressure after surrendering a two-goal lead in Game 4.
- The winner of Game 5 in a 2-2 tied series wins the series approximately 79.4% of the time, making Wednesday's contest at Benchmark International Arena pivotal for both teams.
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Canadiens veteran Gallagher to possibly enter lineup in Game 5 against Lightning
TAMPA — Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis won’t tip his hand during the playoffs, but all signs point to Brendan Gallagher re-entering the lineup Wednesday night. The veteran winger did not take part in the Canadiens’ optional morning skate hours before Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning, often an indicator a player could The post Canadiens veteran Gallagher to possibly enter lineup in Game 5 against Lightning appeared first on Medic…
Attacker Brendan Gallagher could take the place of Oliver Kapanen in the Canadian's fifth game against Lightning.
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Le Journal de Quebec
Le Journal de QuebecThe Canadiens and Lightning competed in the fifth game of their series tonight on Tampa's side.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources21
Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution64% Center
Bias Distribution
- 64% of the sources are Center
64% Center
L 18%
C 64%
R 18%
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