Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Oct 23, 2026)

Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Oct 23, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Colorado Avalanche 51.4% • Tampa Bay Lightning 48.6%

Expected goals: Colorado Avalanche 1.69 — Tampa Bay Lightning 3.93 • Median total: 6.0