The final round of the NHL playoffs will give us interesting meetings, the winners of the central and Canadian divisions will meet each other. In the second match, Montreal will go to visit Tampa Bay. The game of these teams will take place on July 1 at 03:00 Moscow time. Our portal offers you its forecast for the outcome of this meeting.
Tampa Bay Lightning
"Tampa Bay" is a native cup team, which was clearly seen in the series against Florida, where the team showed a bright game, although sometimes it failed defensively. In the games against Carolina, the Lightning showed strict defensive hockey and won the series in five matches, without allowing anything to create an opponent at their gates. However, it is not always possible for the Lightning to prove themselves against the Islanders, although in the last meeting, strict and calculating hockey brought the Lightning a victory in the series. The first game of the final was played confidently by the Tampa Bay players and deservedly won.
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal is showing itself well in this playoff draw, thanks to the excellent play of the goalkeeper and a bright attack. After the failure at the start of the series with Toronto, the team showed character and was able to make a comeback, snatching a victory in the seventh game, which became a real sensation. The Canadians continued their confident game in the meetings against Winnipeg, passing the opponent without a single defeat, becoming the most important sensation of this Stanley Cup draw. The Canadians also showed themselves well with Vegas and were able to snatch a victory in the series in six matches, thanks to the excellent game of the goalkeeper. However, there were not enough forces for the" lightning", the Canadians were beaten in the first game with a large score and without a single chance.
Injuries and disqualifications
Tampa Bay - Gaborik (back injury), Nilsson (concussion).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a victory for Tampa Bay with a score of 5: 1.
- Tampa Bay has a good streak of four consecutive wins on its own court.
- In their last five matches, Montreal has lost only twice.
Forecast
It is difficult to single out a favorite in this confrontation. "Tampa Bay" has a more stellar and well-played squad. However, "Montreal" is on the move this season and shows a confident game, especially in defense, repeatedly beating the favorites. Nevertheless, in the home game, we must show all the power of the "lightning" and win again.