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Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction (Jan 23, 2027)

Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning — Jan 23, 2027

Model last updated: Aug 08, 2026 09:40 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

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

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Pregame win probability: Detroit Red Wings 33.9% • Tampa Bay Lightning 66.1%

Expected goals: Detroit Red Wings 2.19 — Tampa Bay Lightning 4.34 • Median total: 6.2

Expected Goals Comparison

Detroit Red Wings
3.29
xG/game (Season)
Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)