Two streaking clubs face off when the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-13-3) visit the Anaheim Ducks (21-16-2) at Honda Center on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning have won four straight, but the Ducks are on a three-game losing streak.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's contest.
Over the past 10 games for the Ducks (3-6-1), their offense has put up 26 goals while their defense has allowed 40 goals. They have had 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored two goals (8.0%).
Lightning vs. Ducks Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer projection model for this matchup calls for a final result of Ducks 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+119)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have finished 4-3-7 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 22-13-3.
- Tampa Bay has 14 points (6-7-2) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Lightning recorded only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Tampa Bay has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (3-5-2 record).
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals 23 times, and are 19-4-0 in those games (to record 38 points).
- In the 12 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 7-3-2.
- In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 6-9-2 (14 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 15-4-1 to register 31 points.
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks (21-16-2 overall) have posted a record of 8-2-10 in contests that have required OT this season.
- In the 13 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
- This season the Ducks scored just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals in 27 games, earning 41 points from those contests.
- Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games this season and has registered 13 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 11-7-1 (23 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 17 games, going 10-6-1 to register 21 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 3.29 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 4th |
| 5th | 2.63 | Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| 20th | 27.4 | Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| 7th | 26.7 | Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 19th |
| 25th | 16.26% | Power Play % | 16.67% | 23rd |
| 2nd | 85.27% | Penalty Kill % | 75.78% | 28th |
Lightning vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California
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