5 things the Montreal Canadiens need to do to beat Tampa Bay

Canada’s lone playoff-bound NHL team will open the post-season Wednesday night at the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Lightning in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarter-final.

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Here’s a look at five things the Canadiens need to do to defeat the Lightning in the NHL playoffs.