The Columbus Blue Jackets (12-14-5) will attempt to break a four-game losing streak when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) on the road on Tuesday, December 17 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.
The Blue Jackets have scored 28 goals over their last 10 outings, while giving up 33 goals. A total of 25 power-play opportunities during that time have resulted in four power-play goals (16.0%). They are 3-5-2 over those games.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Lightning 5, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-254)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have a 16-10-2 record overall, with a 3-2-5 record in games that have required overtime.
- Tampa Bay has nine points (4-4-1) in the nine games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they finished 0-1-1.
- Tampa Bay has lost all four games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 22 games (16-5-1, 33 points).
- In the nine games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 10 points after finishing 5-4-0.
- In the 16 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 10-6-0 (20 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 5-3-2 to register 12 points.
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 2-5-7 record in overtime matchups this season and a 12-14-5 overall record.
- Columbus has earned seven points (1-2-5) in its eight games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (0-3-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has two points (1-7-0) in eight games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 17 times, earning 25 points from those matchups (11-3-3).
- This season, Columbus has scored a lone power-play goal in 14 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 7-5-2.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 7-7-3 (17 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents 11 times this season, and earned eight points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Goals Scored | 3.23 | 10th |
| 10th | 2.89 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| 17th | 28.6 | Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| 8th | 27.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| 3rd | 28.24% | Power Play % | 16.87% | 25th |
| 16th | 79.49% | Penalty Kill % | 72.92% | 27th |
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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