Photo: Getty Images
The Florida Panthers (47-30-4) take a five-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning (46-26-8) on Tuesday, April 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we predict will capture the win in Tuesday's game.
The Panthers have put up a 4-5-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 21 total goals (five power-play goals on 24 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 20.8%) while giving up 23 goals to their opponents.
Lightning vs. Panthers Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Lightning 4, Panthers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-204)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have gone 6-8-14 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 46-26-8.
- Tampa Bay has 21 points (8-9-5) in the 22 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the nine games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
- Tampa Bay has finished 2-9-3 in the 14 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering seven points).
- The Lightning have scored at least three goals 55 times, and are 44-7-4 in those games (to register 92 points).
- In the 30 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 21-8-1 to register 43 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 24-16-0 (48 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 36 times, and went 21-7-8 (50 points).
Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have earned a record of 10-4-14 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 47-30-4.
- Florida has earned 26 points (11-6-4) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
- In 15 games this season when the Panthers ended a game with just one goal, they earned a total of six points (3-12-0).
- When Florida has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 12 points (5-7-2 record).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals 47 times, earning 80 points from those matchups (39-6-2).
- This season, Florida has scored a single power-play goal in 37 games has a record of 24-9-4 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Florida has posted a record of 31-20-3 (65 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 19 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Panthers AVG | Panthers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.59 | Goals Scored | 3.02 | 14th |
| 4th | 2.64 | Goals Allowed | 2.69 | 7th |
| 12th | 28.5 | Shots | 31.6 | 3rd |
| 14th | 28.3 | Shots Allowed | 26.1 | 4th |
| 5th | 26.34% | Power Play % | 24.24% | 10th |
| 7th | 81.09% | Penalty Kill % | 80.43% | 10th |
Lightning vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Lightning play Panthers.