After Nikita Kucherov’s three-goal game in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 6-2 win over the Seattle Kraken, the Lightning (41-21-4) go on the road to take on the Vancouver Canucks (21-38-8) on Thursday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Thursday’s hockey action.<\/p>\n The Canucks are 3-5-2 in the last 10 games, putting up 26 total goals (five power-play goals on 23 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 21.7%). They have allowed 35 goals to their opponents.<\/p>\n Lightning vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Lightning 4, Canucks 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-279) 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 (41-21-4 overall) have a 9-4-13 record in contests that have gone to overtime. The Canucks have a 7-8-15 record in overtime contests this season and a 21-38-8 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. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nTampa Bay is 8-9-2 (18 points) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
\nLooking at the seven times this season the Lightning finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-4-1 record, good for five points.
\nTampa Bay has scored two goals in 15 games this season (4-8-3 record, 11 points).
\nThe Lightning are 35-7-0 in the 42 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 70 points).
\nIn the 24 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 32 points after finishing 15-7-2.
\nIn the 36 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 22-11-3 (47 points).
\nThe Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 29 games, going 18-10-1 to register 37 points.
\nCanucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nVancouver has earned 20 points (7-8-6) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
\nThis season the Canucks registered only one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
\nVancouver has 12 points (4-13-4) when scoring two goals this season.
\nThe Canucks have scored more than two goals in 30 games, earning 37 points from those contests.
\nThis season, Vancouver has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games has a record of 8-10-3 in those matchups.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Vancouver is 4-18-2 (10 points).
\nThe Canucks have been outshot by opponents in 42 games, going 17-19-6 to register 40 points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia<\/p>\n