The Tampa Bay Lightning welcome the Carolina Hurricanes to Amalie Arena on Tuesday night in what promises to be a compelling matchup between two of the Eastern Conference's top offensive teams.
The Hurricanes (24-14-2) enter the contest riding high after a 4-3 overtime victory against Pittsburgh, while the Lightning (20-15-2) look to snap a concerning four-game losing streak.
Both teams have showcased impressive offensive firepower this season, with Tampa Bay averaging 3.70 goals per game (2nd in NHL) and Carolina maintaining a solid 3.38 goals per game (6th in NHL).
The goaltending battle features two elite netminders, as Carolina's Pyotr Kochetkov (2.48 GAA) squares off against Tampa Bay's Andrei Vasilevskiy (2.37 GAA), both having strong seasons between the pipes.
Key players to watch include Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov, who has amassed 17 goals and 38 assists, and Carolina's dynamic duo of Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho, who have combined for 28 goals and 62 assists this season.
With both teams boasting top-10 defensive units and potent offensive arsenals, this matchup could prove pivotal in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes: who will win?
For tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup, our predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 62.5% chance of defeating the Lightning.
Carolina Hurricanes: 62.5% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+21 compared to Lightning's +32)
- Better recent form (WLWLW vs Lightning's LLLLW)
- More consistent performance (24 wins in 40 games vs Lightning's 20 wins in 37 games)
Tampa Bay Lightning: 37.5% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost 4 of last 5 games - LLLLW)
- Fewer games played (37 GP vs league average of 40, indicating potential schedule congestion ahead)
- Lower points total (42 points vs Hurricanes' 50 points despite fewer games played)
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes odds
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Carolina Hurricanes | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -105 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -115 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 20 out of 37 matches this season.
- 2The Carolina Hurricanes have won 24 out of 40 matches this season.
- 3With 42 points, the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4Carolina Hurricanes's 50 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes form
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes head to head
Tampa Bay Lightning
50%
Carolina Hurricanes
50%
Oct 11, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
1 : 4
Tampa Bay Lightning
Oct 4, 2024
Carolina Hurricanes
2 : 1
Tampa Bay Lightning
Sep 24, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
1 : 2
Carolina Hurricanes
Nov 25, 2023
Carolina Hurricanes
2 : 8
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 12, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
0 : 4
Carolina Hurricanes
Oct 24, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
3 : 0
Carolina Hurricanes
