Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction (Mar 14, 2026)

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes — Mar 14, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Tampa Bay Lightning 56.5% • Carolina Hurricanes 43.5%

Expected goals: Tampa Bay Lightning 3.54 — Carolina Hurricanes 2.87 • Median total: 6.1