The Boston Bruins (20-18-5) will aim to stop a five-game losing streak when they face the Tampa Bay Lightning (21-15-2) on the road on Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
The Bruins have a 3-5-2 record during their past 10 contests. They have scored 25 total goals (two power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 9.5%) while conceding 27 goals to their opponents.
Lightning vs. Bruins Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Lightning 4, Bruins 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-166)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning (21-15-2 overall) have a 3-2-5 record in contests that have required overtime.
- In the 12 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-6-1 record (good for 11 points).
- In the five games this season the Lightning registered just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Tampa Bay has lost all six games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Lightning are 21-5-1 in the 27 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 43 points).
- In the 13 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 8-5-0.
- When it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 12-8-0 (24 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 8-5-2 to record 18 points.
Bruins Splits and Trends
- The Bruins have a record of 20-18-5 this season and are 6-5-11 in overtime matchups.
- Boston has earned 23 points (9-3-5) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- Across the eight games this season the Bruins finished with only one goal, they have earned three points.
- Boston has earned nine points (3-4-3 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Bruins have scored more than two goals in 20 games, earning 33 points from those contests.
- This season, Boston has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 10-5-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Boston is 16-7-0 (32 points).
- The Bruins have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 3-9-4 to record 10 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Bruins AVG | Bruins Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.68 | Goals Scored | 2.58 | 29th |
| 10th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 3.14 | 20th |
| 15th | 28.4 | Shots | 27.8 | 21st |
| 15th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 8th |
| 4th | 26.55% | Power Play % | 12.41% | 31st |
| 10th | 82.35% | Penalty Kill % | 75.19% | 25th |
Lightning vs. Bruins Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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