The Tampa Bay Lightning (6-6-4) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Chicago Blackhawks (5-8) on the road on Thursday, November 16 at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and Hulu.

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Over the past 10 games, the Lightning have gone 4-4-2 while totaling 33 goals against 33 goals given up. On 33 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored nine goals (27.3%).

Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's contest.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final score of Blackhawks 4, Lightning 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Blackhawks (+155)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Lightning vs Blackhawks Additional Info

Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning are 6-6-4 overall and -4-4 in overtime matchups.
  • Tampa Bay is 1-0-4 (six points) in its five games decided by one goal.
  • Tampa Bay finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
  • The Lightning have scored three or more goals 11 times, and are 6-2-3 in those games (to register 15 points).
  • In the six games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 3-2-1 record (seven points).
  • In the eight games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 5-3-0 (10 points).
  • The Lightning have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 1-3-4 (six points).

Team Stats Comparison

Lightning Rank Lightning AVG Blackhawks AVG Blackhawks Rank
14th 3.31 Goals Scored 2.62 27th
29th 3.69 Goals Allowed 3.46 23rd
21st 30 Shots 26.9 31st
27th 32.9 Shots Allowed 34.7 30th
4th 30.19% Power Play % 10.87% 28th
9th 85.11% Penalty Kill % 79.55% 15th

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+ and Hulu
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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