Tampa Bay at Montreal

This is essentially a must-win situation for Montreal, which will have its coach, Dominique Ducharme, on the bench for the first time in the series as he returns from COVID protocol. The Canadiens kept it close in Game 2, but they had some breakdowns defensively and turned the puck over too many times. Montreal uses a blend of youth and experience that will come in handy in this crucial game, and Carey Price still owns a 2.22 goals-against average with a .926 save percentage in this year's postseason. The Canadiens are 10-2 playing with one day of rest, they have won five of their past six home games, and 11 of 15 overall. Also, Montreal is 9-4 its last 13 playoff games as an underdog. Play the Canadiens.