Tampa Bay Lightning at Columbus Blue Jackets 10/14/22 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Last Updated: 10/13/2022 at 10:10 PM ET
The Friday NHL schedule will get underway with a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Columbus Blue Jackets from Nationwide Arena. The Lightning (0-1) have reached the Stanley Cup Finals three straight years and are still one of the top teams in the league. On opening night. Tampa Bay was outshot 39-26 during a 3-1 road loss against the New York Rangers.
Tampa Bay C Steven Stamkos evened the score with a power play goal midway through the second period. Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point assisted for the Lightning, who lost 30 of 47 faceoffs.
The Columbus Blue Jackets scored a franchise record 258 goals last season, but failed to make the playoffs. The Blue Jackets (0-1) pulled off a major heist by signing LW Johnny Gaudreau (40 goals, 75 assists) away from Calgary in the offseason. On Wednesday, Columbus surrendered 43 shots during a 4-1 road loss against Carolina.
RW Patrick Laine put Columbus on the scoreboard first on a goal 11 seconds into the second period. Zach Werenski assisted for the Blue Jackets, who blocked 22 shots on the night.
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Columbus has placed RW Patrick Laine on injured reserve with an elbow sprain. The Lightning have the best goalie on the planet and they will be looking to bounce back after a season opening loss. Take Tampa Bay to win on the road. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win 4-2.
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