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The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 27 games as underdogs.

The Canadiens have won each of their last six games as home underdogs.

Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in 15 of his last 16 appearances in Game 3s of a playoff series.

Each of the Lightning's last five games as favorites following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.

Brandon Hagel has scored a goal in each of his last four road appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.

The Lightning have lost the first period in eight of their last nine road games following a win.

Juraj Slafkovsky has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Canadiens' last 10 home games.

Cole Caufield has recorded at least one assist in four of the Canadiens' last five games against the Lightning.

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

Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in four of the Canadiens' last five Game 3s of a playoff series.

Josh Anderson has scored a goal in three of his last four appearances.