ROUND 1: Canadiens vs Lightning | Schedule

 Round 1: 

Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning

The Schedule: 

• Game 1 – Canadiens at Lightning on Sunday, April 19 (Benchmark International Arena) 5:45 p.m.
• Game 2 – Canadiens at Lightning on Tuesday, April 21 (Benchmark International Arena) 7 p.m.
• Game 3 – Lightning at Canadiens on Friday, April 24 (Bell Centre) 7 p.m.
• Game 4 – Lightning at Canadiens on Sunday, April 26 (Bell Centre) 7 p.m.
• Game 5 – Canadiens at Lightning on Wednesday, April 29 (Benchmark International Arena) Time TBD 
• Game 6 – Lightning at Canadiens on Friday, May 1 (Bell Centre) Time TBD *
• Game 7 – Canadiens at Lightning on Sunday, May 3 (Benchmark International Arena) Time TBD

*if necessary

All times listed are ET and subject to change.

Round one of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning

A heated rivalry (no, not the TV series) reunites in the 2026 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning! This will be the fifth time these two teams have met in the postseason, with Tampa Bay winning three of the previous four series. 

Their most recent matchup was the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, where the Lightning prevailed in five games to capture their second consecutive Stanley Cup (and the third in franchise history).

I expect this to be the most entertaining and competitive series of the first round. Most reporters and analysts will likely view the Lightning as the favorites, but I have a different take.

My prediction: Led by the strong goaltending of Jakub Dobes and the elite goal-scoring of 51-goal man Cole Caufield, the Montreal Canadiens will defeat the Lightning for just the second time in their playoff history—in six games.

Time will tell.

Stay tuned to this blog for highlights from each game in the series!

Photo artwork and blog by Andrew Di Pardo

Cole Caufield 50th Goal of the season! (2025-2026)

 

Montreal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes | Lenovo Center (2026) | NHL Regular Season

 The Montreal Canadiens travel to Raleigh to battle the Carolina Hurricanes

Footage & editing by Andrew Di Pardo

(March 29 2026)

Song featured: Wrecking Ball by Miley Cyrus et Superman Theme (1979)

Les Canadiens de Montréal se rendent à Pittsburgh pour affronter les Hurricanes de Carolina

Images et montage par Andrew Di Pardo

(29 Mars 2026)

Chanson présentée : Wrecking Ball de Miley Cyrus et Superman Theme (1979)

 

Related video/ Vidéo connexe :

https://youtu.be/Al0HZVr4dGk?si=BXTYRO-FhQyoAoof

A Moment in Time… Carey Price

 

End of an Era: Carey Price traded

 

Lane Hutson wins ROOKIE of the YEAR

 

Congratulations Lane Hutson!

Laval Rocket at Charlotte Checkers | AHL Playoffs | 2025 Eastern Conference Finals (Game 3)

 The Montreal Canadiens AHL affiliate (Laval Rocket) travel to the United States to take on the Florida Panthers AHL affiliate (Charlotte Checkers).

It was game 3 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Filmed & edited by Andrew Di Pardo

ps: Laval would end up losing the series in 4 games

NHL Rinks: The recent years

 

A video showcasing the rinks we’ve attended for NHL games in the past few years

Montreal Canadiens at Washington Capitals (Game 1)~ 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs + Morning Practice

 The Montreal Canadiens travel to Washington to battle Alex Ovechkin & the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Footage & editing by Andrew Di Pardo

Les Canadiens de Montréal se rendent à Washington pour affronter Alex Ovechkin et les Capitals de Washington lors du premier match des séries éliminatoires de la Coupe Stanley 2025.

Images et montage : Andrew Di Pardo

Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens: Game Day Practice (extended) + Game 1 Highlights (2025)

Watch as Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals prepare at their morning practice to battle the historic Montreal Canadiens in the 2025 playoffs.

Footage & editing by Andrew Di Pardo

Highlights and game footage from Game 1 was originally showcased in full in our previous video:

https://youtu.be/tq9xi0Gq_7A?si=aN1wWnOPi_ZtFV1r

 

Montreal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes (04.28.2025) | NHL Regular Season

The Montreal Canadiens travel to Raleigh to battle the Carolina Hurricanes

Footage & editing by Andrew Di Pardo

(March 28 2025)

Song featured: Finest Hour By Duran Duran

Les Canadiens de Montréal se rendent à Pittsburgh pour affronter les Hurricanes de Carolina

Images et montage par Andrew Di Pardo

(28 Mars 2025)

Chanson présentée : Finest Hour de Duran Duran

 

Related video/ Vidéo connexe :

https://youtu.be/Al0HZVr4dGk?si=BXTYRO-FhQyoAoof

 

Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins | 2024-2025 NHL Regular Season

 The Montreal Canadiens travel to Pittsburgh to battle Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.

This features extended footage from the Pittsburgh segment of our NHL rinks video.

Footage & editing by Andrew Di Pardo

(November 2nd 2024)

Les Canadiens de Montréal se rendent à Pittsburgh pour affronter Sidney Crosby et les Penguins de Pittsburgh

Ceci présente des images étendues du segment de Pittsburgh de notre vidéo sur les patinoires de la LNH.

Images et montage par Andrew Di Pardo

(2 novembre 2024)

 

Related video/ Vidéo connexe :

https://youtu.be/Al0HZVr4dGk?si=BXTYRO-FhQyoAoof