The Tampa Bay Lightning (39-19-4) take on the Columbus Blue Jackets (32-21-10) at Benchmark International Arena on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team back in action after a loss. The Lightning were defeated by the Buffalo Sabres 8-7 in their last game, while the Blue Jackets are coming off a 5-4 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Kings.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Here’s our pick for who will claim the victory in Tuesday’s matchup.<\/p>\n In the past 10 contests, the Blue Jackets have registered a 6-1-3 record after scoring 37 total goals (four power-play goals on 19 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 21.1%). Their opponents have scored a combined 28 goals in those games.<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Lightning 4, Blue Jackets 2.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-250) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Lightning Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Lightning (39-19-4 overall) have a 9-4-13 record in contests that have gone to overtime. The Blue Jackets have a record of 32-21-10 this season and are 10-10-20 in overtime matchups. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nIn the 19 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-9-2 record (good for 18 points).
\nIn the seven games this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they went 2-4-1 (five points).
\nTampa Bay has scored a pair of goals in 13 games this season (4-6-3 record, 11 points).
\nThe Lightning have scored three or more goals 40 times, and are 33-7-0 in those games (to register 66 points).
\nIn the 22 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 13-7-2 record (28 points).
\nWhen it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 20-11-3 (43 points).
\nThe Lightning have been outshot by opponents 27 times, and went 18-8-1 (37 points).
\nBlue Jackets Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 26 games Columbus has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 29 points.
\nAcross the 11 games this season the Blue Jackets finished with just one goal, they have earned six points.
\nColumbus failed to win all eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
\nThe Blue Jackets have scored more than two goals in 42 games, earning 68 points from those contests.
\nColumbus has scored a single power-play goal in 19 games this season and has registered 28 points from those matchups.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Columbus has posted a record of 18-11-6 (42 points).
\nThe Blue Jackets’ opponents have had more shots in 26 games. The Blue Jackets went 13-9-4 in those contests (30 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida<\/p>\n