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New Canadiens Lines And Pairings Before Playoffs Begin
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The Montreal Canadiens took to the ice prior to the start of their first-round series versus the Tampa Bay Lightning , with very few opportunities to do so going forward.
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Round One Playoff Series Schedule
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Game One, 5:45 pm ET, Sunday, April 19, Benchmark International Arena.
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Game Two, 7 pm ET, Tuesday, April 21, Benchmark International Arena.
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Game Three, 7 pm ET, Friday, April 24, Bell Centre
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Game Four, 7 pm ET, Sunday, April 26, Bell Centre.
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Game Five, Time TBD, Wednesday, April 29, Benchmark International Arena.
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Game Six, Time TBD, Friday, May 1, Bell Centre
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Game Seven, Time TBD, Sunday, May 3, Benchmark International Arena.
You’ll note they’re yet to reveal the exact start date of Games Five, Six, and Seven (if necessary). There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to renting out arenas, and it seems that the logistics are yet to be fully understood by the NHL.
Montreal Canadiens Playoff Lineup
The Montreal Canadiens lineup was very similar to what was offered earlier in the week, though it should be noted that Kaiden Guhle took rushes alongside Lane Hutson , not Alexander Carrier.
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Things can change, but as of now, it appears that the Canadiens will enter the NHL Playoffs with players such as Brendan Gallagher , Joe Veleno , and Adam Engstrom , and David Reinbacher watching the game from the press box as healthy scratches.
It’s also quite apparent that losing defenceman Noah Dobson will make matters much more difficult for the Canadiens, but they’re far from the only team dealing with life without one of their best blueliners.
Tampa Bay Lightning Playoff Lineup
Former Norris Trophy winner Victor Hedman will not take part in Sunday’s opening game of the series, and he’s unlikely to participate in a hockey game any time soon.
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