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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Prediction (Feb 16, 2027)

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers — Feb 16, 2027

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

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

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Pregame win probability: Tampa Bay Lightning 52.3% • Florida Panthers 47.7%

Expected goals: Tampa Bay Lightning 2.17 — Florida Panthers 2.96 • Median total: 6.4

Expected Goals Comparison

Tampa Bay Lightning
3.56
xG/game (Season)
Florida Panthers
3.32
xG/game (Season)