Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions
2026-12-07 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Columbus Blue Jackets @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TBL: 64.2%
CBJ: 35.8%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.70
CBJ: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.5
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 52%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TBL
Andrei Vasilevskiy - 8-3-1 | 0.887 SV% | 2.75 GAA
CBJ
Jet Greaves - 2-6-0 | 0.880 SV% | 3.36 GAA
| Stat | TBL | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.909 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.872 | 0.885 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.62 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 73% • TBL at home vs CBJ: 6-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-10 | TBL 2 - 5 CBJ | CBJ | TBL |
| 2026-01-24 | CBJ 8 - 5 TBL | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2025-10-18 | CBJ 3 - 2 TBL | CBJ | CBJ |
| 2025-03-04 | TBL 6 - 2 CBJ | TBL | TBL |
| 2024-12-17 | TBL 5 - 3 CBJ | TBL | TBL |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-07 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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