"Montreal has home ice advantage tonight, as they look to dispose of a surprisingly flat Lightning team that isn't really hitting expectations this postseason."
"Buffalo and Vegas will look to close out their series on the road. Though both are the better team, they haven't necessarily shown it in their respective series."
The first round of the 2026 NHL playoffs could conclude tonight with Montreal, Buffalo, and Vegas seeking to eliminate Tampa Bay, Boston, and Utah, respectively. Montreal holds home ice advantage and leads the series against Tampa Bay 3-2. Buffalo and Vegas, both leading their series 3-2, will attempt to secure victories on the road. Despite being the stronger teams, their performances in the series have not consistently reflected that superiority.
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