The Tampa Bay Lightning (19-13-3) host the St. Louis Blues (14-15-8) at Benchmark International Arena on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a victory. The Lightning are coming off a 6-4 triumph over the Carolina Hurricanes, while the Blues knocked off the Florida Panthers 6-2 in their last outing.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we predict will pick up the victory in Monday's game.
The Blues are 5-4-1 over the past 10 contests, putting up 25 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). They have given up 30 goals to their opponents.
Lightning vs. Blues Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Lightning 4, Blues 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-250)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 3-3-6 in overtime games as part of a 19-13-3 overall record.
- Tampa Bay has 14 points (6-7-2) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Tampa Bay has scored a pair of goals in 10 games this season (3-5-2 record, eight points).
- The Lightning are 16-4-0 in the 20 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 32 points).
- In the 12 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 7-3-2.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 6-9-2 (14 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 12-4-1 to record 25 points.
Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues have a -8-8 record in overtime matchups this season and a 14-15-8 overall record.
- St. Louis has earned 24 points (9-2-6) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blues scored just one goal in seven games and have gone 2-3-2 (six points).
- When St. Louis has scored two goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-7-3 record).
- The Blues have earned 23 points in their 17 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, St. Louis has recorded a single power-play goal in 14 games and picked up 17 points with a record of 6-3-5.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Blues' opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Blues finished 8-8-5 in those matchups (21 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blues AVG | Blues Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.23 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| 6th | 2.66 | Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 28th |
| 19th | 27.9 | Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| 6th | 26.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| 27th | 16.07% | Power Play % | 18.37% | 19th |
| 3rd | 84.07% | Penalty Kill % | 77.42% | 25th |
Lightning vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
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