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Canadiens don’t feel like underdogs against favored Lightning in Stanley Cup Final

Jan 2, 2020; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilesvskiy (88) makes a save in front of Montreal Canadiens forward Phillip Danault (24) with the assistance of defenceman Victor Hedman (77) during the second period at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports

The Montreal Canadiens have a shot at their NHL record 25th Stanley Cup crown. All they must do is upset the Tampa Bay Lightning in the series that kicks off Monday in Florida.

Beating the heavily favored Lightning — the defending champions — would be a monumental achievement, but the Canadiens are used to serving upsets.