The Tampa Bay Lightning (28-20-4) take on the Ottawa Senators (29-21-4) at Amalie Arena on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-3 in their last game, while the Senators are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which team we predict will win Thursday's game.
Over the last 10 outings for the Senators (7-3-0), their offense has scored 31 goals while their defense has conceded 23 goals. They have had 37 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (24.3%).
Lightning vs. Senators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter expects a final tally of Lightning 4, Senators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-162)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have a 28-20-4 record overall, with a 5-4-9 record in games that have gone to overtime.
- Tampa Bay is 7-7-3 (17 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Tampa Bay finished 0-8-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals in 35 games (28-6-1, 57 points).
- In the 16 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 20 points after finishing 10-6-0.
- In the 28 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 16-12-0 (32 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Lightning finished 11-6-4 in those matchups (26 points).
Senators Splits and Trends
- The Senators have earned a record of 7-4-11 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 29-21-4.
- In the 21 games Ottawa has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
- This season the Senators recorded just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Ottawa has nine points (4-7-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Senators have scored more than two goals in 31 games, earning 52 points from those contests.
- This season, Ottawa has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 16 games has a record of 8-6-2 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Ottawa has posted a record of 15-10-1 (31 points).
- The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Senators went 13-10-2 in those contests (28 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Senators AVG | Senators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | 3.46 | Goals Scored | 2.87 | 17th |
| 10th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 6th |
| 10th | 29.3 | Shots | 29.9 | 6th |
| 15th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 11th |
| 5th | 26.32% | Power Play % | 23.46% | 10th |
| 11th | 81.2% | Penalty Kill % | 78.34% | 19th |
Lightning vs. Senators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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