Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Dec 26, 2026)

Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Dec 26, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Florida Panthers 37.8% • Tampa Bay Lightning 62.2%

Expected goals: Florida Panthers 1.97 — Tampa Bay Lightning 4.22 • Median total: 6.2