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The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2) host the Seattle Kraken (5-2), who have won three straight, on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here's who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey contest.
Kraken vs. Lightning Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final result of Lightning 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-282)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- Tampa Bay has won its only game that was decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost both times.
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
- In the two games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it won both times (four points).
- In the four games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 3-1-0 (six points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents two times, and went 1-1-0 (two points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 1-0-1 record in overtime contests this season and a 5-2 overall record.
- This season the Kraken registered only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- Seattle has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- So far this season, the Kraken have scored three or more goals four times and won each of those games.
- This season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in five games has a record of 3-2-0 in those matchups.
- Seattle is undefeated (2-0-0, four points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned six points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st | 2.83 | Goals Scored | 4 | 3rd |
| 8th | 2.67 | Goals Allowed | 2.71 | 9th |
| 8th | 29.5 | Shots | 26.9 | 15th |
| 4th | 23.8 | Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 30th |
| 31st | 8.33% | Power Play % | 22.73% | 12th |
| 17th | 80% | Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 20th |
Kraken vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
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