TEST MODE
Now accepting affiliate applications in hundreds of markets across the country. Run your town's Community Observer and earn up to 75% of the ad revenue. See how it worksSioux Falls does not have an affiliate yet. Be the one. Apply for Sioux FallsTest mode: games, boards and entries really work, prizes and payments are not real. Open the Test Lab and tell us what to keep.
Sioux FallsCommunity Observer

NHL, round 25

Thu, Mar 18 at 6:00 pm
Thu, Mar 18 at 6:00 pm (Thursday, March 18)Centre BellAll Sioux Falls sports
Game preview3/18 - 7:00 PM EDTThe Spot - MTNPlay by play
Preview

Lightning at Canadiens, Thursday 6:00 pm

The Montreal Canadiens (12-4-4) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (13-5-2) Thursday at 6:00 pm at Bell Centre, on The Spot - MTN.

The Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5. The Lightning have won 3 of their last 5. Season series: Series starts 12/2.

The Canadiens list 5 players as out or doubtful, including Mike Matheson (D). The Lightning list 1 player as out or doubtful, including Brayden Point (C).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Sioux Falls fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#38
TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel LW13
#86
TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov RW20
#86
TB · PointsNikita Kucherov RW28
#13
MTL · GoalsCole Caufield RW12
#48
MTL · AssistsLane Hutson D15
#13
MTL · PointsCole Caufield RW19
LightningCanadiens
13-5-2Record12-4-4
WLWWLLast fiveWWLWL
Season series
Series starts 12/2

Lightning injuries

  • Erik Cernak DDay-To-Day, Upper Body
  • Anthony Cirelli CDay-To-Day, Lower Body
  • Brayden Point CInjured Reserve, Undisclosed

Canadiens injuries

  • Mike Matheson DOut, Lower Body
  • Josh Anderson RWInjured Reserve, Undisclosed
  • Chris Kreider LWInjured Reserve, Lower Body
  • Ivan Demidov RWInjured Reserve, Ankle
  • Sam Montembeault GInjured Reserve, Lower Body

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

The Spot - MTNUnited States

The teams

Schedules, results and news

Latest news on this game

Game data from TheSportsDB, box scores and live data from ESPN. Times are shown in your community's time zone.