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The Tampa Bay Lightning (35-21-4) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (30-22-8, winners of four in a row) at Amalie Arena. The contest on Tuesday, March 4 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we pick to bring home the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have a record of 6-3-1. They have scored 36 goals, while allowing their opponents to score 28. They have gone on the power play 15 times during that span, and have capitalized with two goals (13.3% of opportunities).
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final score of Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-149)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning (35-21-4 overall) have a 5-4-9 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- Tampa Bay is 7-8-3 (17 points) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Lightning registered just one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
- Tampa Bay finished 0-8-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering two points).
- The Lightning have scored at least three goals in 42 games (35-6-1, 71 points).
- In the 21 games when Tampa Bay has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 15-6-0 record (30 points).
- In the 30 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 18-12-0 (36 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 26 times, and went 16-6-4 (36 points).
Blue Jackets Splits and Trends
- The Blue Jackets have a record of 30-22-8 this season and are 8-8-16 in overtime matchups.
- Columbus has earned 19 points (6-5-7) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Blue Jackets registered only one goal in six games and they've earned two points (0-4-2) in those contests.
- Columbus has earned nine points (4-8-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Blue Jackets have scored at least three goals 38 times, earning 56 points from those matchups (26-8-4).
- Columbus has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 30 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 14-9-4 (32 points).
- The Blue Jackets have been outshot by opponents in 30 games, going 14-12-4 to register 32 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blue Jackets AVG | Blue Jackets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.52 | Goals Scored | 3.35 | 5th |
| 5th | 2.62 | Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 25th |
| 13th | 28.8 | Shots | 28.7 | 15th |
| 17th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 25th |
| 5th | 26.16% | Power Play % | 20.86% | 19th |
| 10th | 80.79% | Penalty Kill % | 75.31% | 25th |
Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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