Montreal vs Tampa Bay: The Lightning dominance is even stronger than in the recent final

Montreal will host a repeat of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final. The Canadiens will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Will Dominique Ducharme’s team be able to get a mini rematch by beating Jon Cooper’s Super Lightning? We’ll pick a few options to bet on at once.

Dominique Ducharme’s team has started the season in earnest and is still going strong. Last season’s finalist is coming into the game against Tampa Bay with a three-game losing streak, sitting in last place in the Eastern Conference and with no tournament prospects.

Moneral were close to winning in the previous game but still did not hold the lead on the road against Nashville and lost in overtime, 3-4.

Ahead of their road trip to Montreal, the Lightning held back-to-back games that they finished with a 100 percent lead. First, Jon Cooper’s team outscored Boston 3-2 in overtime at the TD Garden. Then at Wells Fargo Center, they defeated hapless Philadelphia. The game was the last time coach Alain Vigneault was at the helm of the Flyers, 7-1.

In the game against the Flyers, the Lightnings had a beautifully executed bottoming line. A hat trick of assists went to third-string centre Ross Colton. Corey Perry was a double for the front four.

We will sea a repeat of the Stanley Cup Final. In reality, Tampa Bay are much stronger and will likely prove once again that they are top-notch. Montreal, having a weak season, have no chance of success here.

• Tampa Bay to win in regulation time for 1.76;
• Tampa Bay to win in regulation time for 1.76;
• Handicap 2 (-1.5) for 2.16.