The Tampa Bay Lightning (9-3-2) host the Chicago Blackhawks (4-11-1) at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning have won seven in a row at home while the Blackhawks are losers of seven straight road games.<\/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 prediction for who will secure the victory in Thursday’s game.<\/p>\n Over the last 10 contests for the Blackhawks, their offense has scored 24 goals while their defense has given up 33 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 36 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (11.1% conversion rate).<\/p>\n Blackhawks vs. Lightning Predictions for Thursday<\/p>\n Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final score of Lightning 5, Blackhawks 1.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-424) 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 have gone 1-2-3 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 9-3-2. The Blackhawks (4-11-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in matchups that have required OT this season. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Blackhawks vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: No Pick – Predicted Margin Negligible
\nSpread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nTampa Bay has five points (2-0-1) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nIn the two games this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost both times.
\nThe Lightning have scored more than two goals 12 times, and are 9-1-2 in those games (to record 20 points).
\nIn the eight games when Tampa Bay has scored a single power-play goal, it went 6-1-1 to register 13 points.
\nIn games when it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 7-2-1 (15 points).
\nThe Lightning have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-1-1 to record five points.
\nBlackhawks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nChicago has earned five points (2-2-1) in its five games decided by one goal.
\nThis season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
\nChicago has two points (1-4-0) in five games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
\nThe Blackhawks have scored at least three goals five times, earning seven points from those matchups (3-1-1).
\nThis season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in five games and registered nine points with a record of 4-0-1.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-1-1 (three points).
\nThe Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 12 games, going 3-9-0 to record six points.<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida<\/p>\n