Montreal vs Tampa Bay: NHL match forecast

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During the away tour, Montreal was unable to demonstrate its best hockey. In the first game against Anaheim, the team quickly took the lead, but due to defensive problems and the goalkeeper's poor play, the advantage could not be maintained. In the second period, the visitors equalized the score, and in the final segment they took the lead, but eventually lost with a score of 2:3. The game of goalkeeper Montembo was especially unsuccessful, who reflected only 86% of shots. The attackers also failed to create many dangerous chances at the opponent's goal. In the second game against San Jose, the Canadiens were able to rehabilitate themselves. However, the defense played unsatisfactorily again, and in the third period the opponent almost equalized the score. But the team managed to take advantage of the opponent's mistake and scored the decisive goal in the minority, winning with a score of 4:3. The best players of the match were forwards Daha and Newhook, who scored two points each. Goalkeeper Montembo also played confidently, deflecting 27 of 30 shots.

Unfortunately, Montreal failed to consolidate its success. In the game against Los Angeles, the team could not cope with the powerful onslaught of the opponent and suffered a crushing defeat with a score of 3:6. The third period was especially unsuccessful, during which Montreal conceded four goals. Goalkeeper Dobes could not cope with his main task. As expected, the home walls also did not help the team achieve the desired result. With the support of their home crowd, the Canadians fought New Jersey and this time they couldn't even score, losing dry (0-4). What is especially noteworthy is that the team created many dangerous chances in the opponent's zone and made 34 shots in three periods, but it was not accurate enough. Due to poor performances, the club still cannot rise from the 13th place in the Eastern Conference table, and the gap from the playoff zone is six points.

Disqualifications and injuries

Kayden Gul and Keri Price will not be able to participate in the upcoming bout due to injuries. Heineman is also questionable.

Interesting betting trends

• Montreal is averaging 3.4 goals per game.

The Canadiens have shown a very weak defensive performance throughout the regular season.

• Canadians receive an average of 9.63 penalty minutes per match.

The team is experiencing huge discipline problems and withdrawing too much.