After extended break, Lightning return vs. Canadiens

The Tampa Bay Lightning were looking to end a two-game skid before an unexpected schedule break just before Christmas and will have to try and do it against the same team it faced to open their recent road trip.

In their second meeting in 12 days, the Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will squareoff on Wednesday night. The game will be Montreal's first of two at Tampa this season.

During their first matchup on Dec. 17, t