The Tampa Bay Lightning (40-21-4) take on the Seattle Kraken (31-26-9) at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday, March 17 at 10 p.m. ET on TNT. The Lightning lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 in their last outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 6-2 victory 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 Here is our prediction for who will claim the win in Tuesday’s matchup.<\/p>\n In the past 10 games, the Kraken have gone 4-6-0 while totaling 29 goals against 32 goals conceded. On 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (12.9%).<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Kraken Predictions for Tuesday<\/p>\n Our computer 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 (40-21-4 overall) have a 9-4-13 record in games that have required overtime. The Kraken have a 6-9-15 record in overtime games this season and a 31-26-9 overall record. 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 is 8-9-2 (18 points) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the seven games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they went 2-4-1 (five points).
\nTampa Bay has finished 4-8-3 in the 15 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 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 scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 30 points after finishing 14-7-2.
\nIn games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 21-11-3 (45 points).
\nThe Lightning’s opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Lightning went 18-10-1 in those contests (37 points).
\nKraken Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nSeattle has earned 25 points (10-5-5) in its 20 games decided by one goal.
\nThis season the Kraken recorded only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
\nWhen Seattle has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned eight points (2-10-4 record).
\nThe Kraken have earned 61 points in their 39 games with at least three goals scored.
\nSeattle has scored a single power-play goal in 30 games this season and has registered 37 points from 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 42 times this season, and earned 51 points in those games.<\/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