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The Lightning (10-16-9) have won two straight overall against the Canadiens and two out of the last three at home.
Mike Smith is expected to make a seventh straight start in net and first career appearance against the Canadiens. The last time Smith didn't start was Dec. 11, when Olaf Kolzig made 31 saves in a 3-1 win at Montreal.
The Canadiens (20-9-6) renewed offense has helped Montreal rebound, and Monday marked the third time the Canadiens have scored four or more goals in their last five games.
They have scored 19 times in that span after tallying nine goals during a 1-3-1 stretch. Montreal has also converted six of its last 24 power-play opportunities.
The Lightning (10-16-9) have won two straight overall against the Canadiens and two out of the last three at home.
Mike Smith is expected to make a seventh straight start in net and first career appearance against the Canadiens. The last time Smith didn't start was Dec. 11, when Olaf Kolzig made 31 saves in a 3-1 win at Montreal.
The Canadiens (20-9-6) renewed offense has helped Montreal rebound, and Monday marked the third time the Canadiens have scored four or more goals in their last five games.
They have scored 19 times in that span after tallying nine goals during a 1-3-1 stretch. Montreal has also converted six of its last 24 power-play opportunities.