Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Model Odds (Jan 24, 2026) | NHLForecasts

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Jan 24, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Columbus Blue Jackets 59.3% • Tampa Bay Lightning 40.7%

Expected goals: Columbus Blue Jackets 2.97 — Tampa Bay Lightning 2.32 • Median total: 5.0