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The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 26 games as underdogs.

Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Canadiens' last 10 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Each of the Canadiens' last four road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.

The Canadiens have won each of their last 10 games as underdogs after coming off overtime.

The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in eight of the Lightning's last nine games after coming off overtime.

Juraj Slafkovsky has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens' last four games against the Lightning.

The Lightning have lost the first period in each of their last three games after coming off overtime.

Cole Caufield has recorded at least one assist in eight of his last nine road appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.

Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in five of his last six appearances with the Canadiens as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Brandon Hagel has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.

Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in three of the Canadiens' last four games as road underdogs.

Jake Guentzel has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances in Game 2s of a playoff series.