The Montreal Canadiens continue to be mired in a deep crisis after being defeated by the Tampa Bay Lightning by 5-3. The victory of the Bolts extends the Canadians’ losing streak to a record of 1-7-1 in their last nine games.
Victor Hedman and Anthony Cirelli led the Tampa Bay offense with a goal and an assist each. Despite goals from Brendan Gallagher and Christian Dvorak, the Canadiens could not stop the push of the Lightning.
The defeat leaves the Canadiens in a complicated situation, with doubts about their ability to get out of this losing streak and qualify for the playoffs.