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The Detroit Red Wings (36-35-7) take a four-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-7) on Friday, April 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
The Red Wings have scored 25 goals over their last 10 games, while allowing 27 goals. A total of 29 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into six power-play goals (20.7%). They are 4-5-1 over those games.
Lightning vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final result of Lightning 4, Red Wings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-316)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 45-26-7 overall and 6-7-13 in overtime matchups.
- In the 21 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-9-4 record (good for 20 points).
- In the nine games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
- Tampa Bay has taken seven points from the 14 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-9-3 record).
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals in 53 games (43-7-3, 89 points).
- In the 29 games when Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 41 points after finishing 20-8-1.
- In the 39 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 23-16-0 (46 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 35 games, going 21-7-7 to register 49 points.
Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have a 36-35-7 record this season and are 8-7-15 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- In the 27 games Detroit has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 31 points.
- This season the Red Wings scored only one goal in 18 games and have gone 1-15-2 (four points).
- Detroit has earned 16 points (7-8-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Red Wings have scored at least three goals in 41 games, earning 59 points from those contests.
- Detroit has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 20 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 16-16-1 (33 points).
- The Red Wings' opponents have had more shots in 42 games. The Red Wings finished 17-19-6 in those contests (40 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Red Wings AVG | Red Wings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.55 | Goals Scored | 2.78 | 24th |
| 3rd | 2.6 | Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 21st |
| 12th | 28.6 | Shots | 27.2 | 25th |
| 14th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 16th |
| 5th | 26.13% | Power Play % | 27.75% | 4th |
| 7th | 81.31% | Penalty Kill % | 69.66% | 32nd |
Lightning vs. Red Wings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, April 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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