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Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Mar 05, 2026)

Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Mar 05, 2026

Model last updated: Sep 01, 2026 09:37 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

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

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Winnipeg Jets 54.6% Tampa Bay Lightning 45.4%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Winnipeg Jets 2.91 — Tampa Bay Lightning 3.30 • Median total: 6.2

Expected Goals Comparison

Winnipeg Jets
2.98
xG/game (Season)
Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)