The Tampa Bay Lightning (10-6-1, on a three-game winning streak) visit the Columbus Blue Jackets (7-9-2) at Nationwide Arena. The contest on Thursday, November 21 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey action continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we project to win Thursday's game.
The Blue Jackets have gone 3-6-1 over the past 10 contests, putting up 25 total goals (four power-play goals on 25 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 16.0%). They have allowed 34 goals to their opponents.
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-184)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blue Jackets (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning (10-6-1 overall) have a 2-1-3 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Tampa Bay is 3-2-0 (six points) in its five games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they lost in overtime.
- Tampa Bay has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Lightning are 10-3-0 in the 13 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 20 points).
- In the four games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 2-2-0 record (four points).
- In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 5-4-0 (10 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in six games. The Lightning finished 4-1-1 in those matchups (nine points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a 7-9-2 record this season and are -2-2 in games that have gone to overtime.
- This season the Blue Jackets scored only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Columbus has two points (1-6-0) in seven games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Blue Jackets have scored three or more goals in eight games, earning 13 points from those contests.
- This season, Columbus has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-4-0 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned five points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.53 | Goals Scored | 3.22 | 12th |
| 11th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 24th |
| 22nd | 27.5 | Shots | 31.6 | 4th |
| 7th | 27.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 15th |
| 18th | 18.52% | Power Play % | 16.33% | 24th |
| 20th | 78.18% | Penalty Kill % | 80.7% | 14th |
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio
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