Where to watch NHL playoffs Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens: Live stream, start time, TV channel, odds for Friday, May 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens face off in Game 6 of their NHL playoff series on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The Lightning, with a 50-26 record, are slight favorites over the Canadiens, who finished the season 48-24. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN2 and CBC, or stream it via ESPN+.
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