Much like in their series against the Vegas Golden Knights, Game 1 was a tough go for the Montreal Canadiens against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite some moments where the Habs looked the equal of the Bolts, the defending Stanley Cup champions eventually found the upper hand to put Montreal away handedly.
For Game 2, the Habs’ lineup changes were simple, Joel Armia drew in on the fourth line in place of Jake Evans. It was up to Luke Richardson and the coaching staff to make adjustments to the Tampa game plan, as the team had done all playoffs.