The Tampa Bay Lightning (40-21-4) and Seattle Kraken (31-26-9) meet at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. The Lightning fell to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in their most recent game, while the Kraken are coming off a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers.<\/p>\n
Watch the NHL, other live sports and more on HBO Max. Use our link<\/a> to sign up today.<\/p>\n Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Tuesday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n The Kraken’s offense has totaled 29 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 32 goals. They have had 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (12.9%). They are 4-6-0 over those contests.<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday<\/p>\n Our computer projection model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Lightning 4, Kraken 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-195) Catch NHL action all season long on HBO Max.<\/a><\/p>\n Lightning Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Lightning are 40-21-4 overall and 9-4-13 in overtime games. The Kraken have a 31-26-9 record this season and are 6-9-15 in contests that have gone to overtime. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nTampa Bay has 18 points (8-9-2) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nIn the seven games this season the Lightning recorded only one goal, they went 2-4-1 (five points).
\nTampa Bay has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (4-8-3 record, 11 points).
\nThe Lightning have scored at least three goals in 41 games (34-7-0, 68 points).
\nIn the 23 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 14-7-2 to register 30 points.
\nIn the 35 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 21-11-3 (45 points).
\nThe Lightning have been outshot by opponents 29 times, and went 18-10-1 (37 points).
\nKraken Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nSeattle has earned 25 points (10-5-5) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nThis season the Kraken scored just one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
\nSeattle has earned eight points (2-10-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
\nThe Kraken have scored three or more goals 39 times, earning 61 points from those matchups (29-7-3).
\nThis season, Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 30 games has a record of 15-8-7 in those matchups.
\nWhen it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 6-11-2 (14 points).
\nThe Kraken have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 23-14-5 to record 51 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: TNT
\nLive Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max<\/a> (Regional restrictions may apply)
\nWhere: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington<\/p>\n