The Montreal Gazette extends its sincere thanks to the Tampa Bay Times for generously granting us permission to use its photography for all playoff games in Tampa, including exciting photos from Sunday’s matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and the Tampa Bay Lightning. Their visual coverage will help us bring readers closer to the intensity and atmosphere of an important (and stressful) series. We are grateful for their collaboration and professionalism.
That said, Go Habs Go!
The rink during the first period in Game 1 of the first round of the NHL playoffs at Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Tampa, as the Montreal Canadiens face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens right wing Josh Anderson (17) celebrates after scoring a goal on Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during the second period of the Stanley Cup playoffs’ Round 1 Game 1 on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens fans gather ahead of a game against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Thunder Alley outside of Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Tampa. Jefferee Woo / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis behind the bench with his team against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period in Game 1 of the first round of the NHL playoffs at Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Tampa. Dirk Shadd / Tampa Bay TimesMontreal Canadiens fans celebrate after the goal of right wing Josh Anderson (17) during the first period against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, April 19, 2026 in Tampa. Luis Santana / Tampa Bay Times