The Tampa Bay Lightning are all even in their Eastern Conference First Round series against the Montreal Canadiens after a […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning’s first-round Stanley Cup Playoff schedule is now official, with the team opening the series against the Montreal Canadiens on Sunday at Benchmark International Arena.

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Lightning have to beat one of the franchise’s greatest players to get where they want to go. Hall of Fame forward Martin St. Louis, whose No. 26 hangs in the rafters at Benchmark International Arena,

Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman has not played since March 19th due to illness. He missed the final 15 games of the regular season and, despite returning to practice in the postseason, the first game of the Lightning’s first round matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.

Here’s a complete guide to watching the Lightning vs. Canadiens series, including start times, TV channels and live stream information.

The Montreal Canadiens look to grab a commanding 2-0 series lead when they battle the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their NHL Eastern

The Tampa Bay Lightning's first-round opponent for the Stanley Cup Playoffs is far from being settled, with four standout matchups.

The chase for the Stanley Cup begins on Saturday with a robust first round

The Tampa Bay Lightning will have home ice advantage as they set off on the road to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Bolts will face the Montreal Canadiens at Benchmark International Arena in at least two matchups.