Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Jan 18, 2027)

Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Jan 18, 2027

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

Explore more matchups on the NHL games calendar or full modeled schedule. See how this game impacts NHL playoff odds & Stanley Cup probabilities, or review team pages for longer-term edges on Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning.

Pregame win probability: Boston Bruins 38.6% • Tampa Bay Lightning 61.4%

Expected goals: Boston Bruins 1.96 — Tampa Bay Lightning 4.67 • Median total: 6.0