The Tampa Bay Lightning are heading into the playoffs—and the matchup with the Montreal Canadiens is anything but simple.
In this episode, Daria Mironova and Ken Filler of the Tampa Bay Sports Journal break down everything you need to know before Game 1, from the physical edge Montreal brings to whether Tampa Bay can stay disciplined and play its own game. The conversation dives deep into key storylines, including the pressure on Nikita Kucherov to elevate his playoff scoring and Andrei Vasilevskiy's critical role as the team's backbone.
You’ll also hear insights on:
Why Tampa Bay’s depth could decide the series
The challenge of containing Montreal’s top line
Power play struggles—and what needs to change
How physical play could shape the opening games
Ken shares his series prediction, while Daria raises key concerns about recent performances and discipline.
It’s playoff hockey—fast, physical, and unpredictable. Get ready for a heated first-round battle.
