#Nikita Kucherov

The time to bet the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup championship odds may have passed. After the Avalanche beat the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the odds of the Avs winning the cup have only gotten better … or worse, if you're a bettor looking for a larger payout. Last week Colorado had -200 odds to win the championship, according…

We are nearing the midway point of this wonderful time of year known as hockey season. I'm noticing that compared to recent previous seasons, we have a bigger gap between the elite five or so roughly teams in the league when compared to the bottom three to five teams in the league which have chances to be historically bad. We have only one game…

Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues: GAME #41 Time: 8:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Enterprise Center Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, BSMW, ESPN+, HULU DraftKings NHL Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 In an 82-game season it's hard to say any game is more important than any other, nor is any stretch of games more important. After all, a win in October is…

Watching as much hockey as I do and constantly scrolling my phone for updated betting odds, I find myself personifying the NHL teams. What are Team X's flaws? Under duress, will Team Y reward my faith in them? Why does Team Z frequently punish my self-esteem? After half a season, the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars have…

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won two straight games and six out of their last eight overall. They had a slow start to the season but have since been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. On Saturday, they'll visit the St. Louis Blues, who are just 8-9-2 at home. The Blues have four wins in their last six and have been somewhat competitive…

To mark the halfway point of the 2022-23 regular season, NHL.com is running its third installment of the Trophy Tracker series. Today, we look at the race for the Hart Trophy, given annually to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team as selected in a poll by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. There are two important…

Scenes from Canucks skate: Oliver Ekman-Larsson could be a healthy scratch, Boeser to play with Pettersson and Kuzmenko vs. Lightning Welcome to scenes from morning skate brought to you by NHL betting odds site Betway! The Vancouver Canucks were on the ice early Thursday morning as they were living in the future that is the Eastern Time Zone. We…

The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

A lot has been said about Jack Hughes over the last few weeks. He's been given several titles and labels during this heater he has been on..... A Goal Scorer, Otherworldly, Playmaker, The Big Deal. If I wanted to use a now-dated Game of Thrones analogy, I'd argue he is indeed The Prince that was Promised. If I wanted to use an even more dated…

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets match, which will take place on January 11. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options. Claim Your Welcome Bonus! Tampa Bay is unbeaten in their last two games. First, they lost by four pucks to Minnesota and then by two to Winnipeg. Before that, the Lightning…

Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME#39 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, BSOH, ESPN+, HULU Opponent SBNation Site: The Cannon DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 "We're not turning the page on this one." Those were Coach Cooper's words after practice on Monday. It's a different message…

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nikita Kucherov play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Amalie Arena, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Read below to see Kucherov's stats and trends before you place a bet on one of his prop bets available for this contest the Blue Jackets. Use our props tool below to compare live odds at our…

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had no answer all season. After an exciting offseason where they signed Johnny Gaudreau, the team has proven to be one of the worst in the NHL. Last we saw them, they were shut out against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, giving them their 10th loss out of their last 12 games. It looks like those trends might…

Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets: GAME# 38 Time: 8:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Canada Life Center Broadcast/Streaming: TSN3, BSSUNX, HULU, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Arctic Ice Hockey DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for the last game of their three-game road trip which, so far, has produced a…

The Boston Bruins are far and away the best team in hockey. They're 30-4-4, the favorite to win the Stanley Cup at+500 according to BetOnline.ag, and also have the favorite to win the NHL's Coach of the Year award behind their bench. The Jack Adams Trophy is given to the league's best head coach in a given season, and Jim Montgomery is the current…

By Chris Johnston NorthStar Bets Fri., Jan. 6, 20234 min. read No one is explicitly using the'T' word. You know, the one that rhymes with "sank." But it may not be a complete coincidence that three teams at the bottom of the NHL standings are currently pacing towards some of the lowest point totals we've seen recorded in the last two decades. Not…

The Tampa Bay Lightning will travel north to face the Minnesota Wild for the first time this season. The Lightning are in third place in the Atlantic Division with 47 points. They could inch closer to second place with a win. The Wild are in third place in the Central Division with 44 points. They could move within a point of second place with a…

The Arizona Coyotes will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL on Saturday (December 31). Arizona have had a poor season but are coming on a three-game winning run. Placed second-last in the Western Conference Central Division with 31 points, they will look to get a few more wins to get into a comfortable situation. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, are…

After a seven game winning streak helped them climb back up the Metropolitan Division Standings, the Rangers have dropped two of their last three. They're also in the thick of the division battle, with second through fifth separated by just four points. Meanwhile the Lightning had an extended Christmas break. Their game against the Sabres was…

Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME#33 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, SN, RDS, ESPN+/Hulu Opponent SBNation Site: Habs Eyes on the Prize DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 It seems like it's been much longer than a week since the Lightning played their last game. However, that's all…

The Tampa Bay Lightning is starting to roll right now. They've won five straight games and seven out of their last eight overall. Everything is working well at both ends of the ice as they also haven't allowed over two goals during this entire five-game winning streak. Now, they get the Toronto Maple Leafs, who had won nine out of their last 10…

TORONTO - When the Tampa Bay Lightning lost to the Colorado Avalanche in last year's Stanley Cup final, it ended their bid for a third straight championship. But it didn't necessarily end their reign as a top team in the NHL - no matter what the various betting sites might suggest. According to Bet365, six teams currently have better odds of…

The 2022-23 NHL season continues on Tuesday, Dec. 20 with another slate of exciting matchups. One bout that fans won't want to miss is a clash between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs. They're two of the top three teams in the Atlantic Division and always bring their best whenever they collide, meaning this Lightning vs Maple Leafs…

An Atlantic division showdown is set for Tuesday night when the Tampa Bay Lightning (41 points) visit the Toronto Maple Leafs (44 points). Tampa Bay is currently third in the division, with Toronto second, and both teams are trailing the Boston Bruins for the top spot in the Atlantic. Below is my NHL betting pick for Lightning vs Maple Leafs. This…

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL on Saturday Tampa Bay have done well lately and come into this matchup on the back a winning run. They are placed third in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 39 points. They will look to continue their winning run with good performances to stay in the race for the top position…

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Nashville Predators in NHL action on Saturday. Tampa Bay have had a decent season so far, with 10 wins in 17 games, and are placed third in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 21 points. They are just a point behind the second-placed team and will look to win this game to solidify themselves up in the…

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The NHL schedule is loaded with games on Saturday, including a matchup between a pair of Atlantic Division rivals. The Montreal Canadiens host the Tampa Bay Lightning, and these two teams appear to be heading in opposite directions. Tampa Bay comes into this game with an overall record of 19-9-1 and is starting to climb up the standings. The…

The Hart Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the most valuable player in the NHL. According to hockey betting sites, Connor McDavid is the runaway favorite right now. But if you're looking for value, you'll have to look outside of McDavid. Connor McDavid is tearing up the National Hockey League right now with 59 points in 30 games. He's on…

The Seattle Kraken are hoping they can sustain their form after a win over the weekend. That's also the mission of the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have been on of the hottest teams in the NHL lately. Will the Kraken embarrass Tampa on the road? Or will the Lightning strike anew? With all that being said, let's now take a look at our NHL…

Seattle Kraken at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME# 28 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, ROOT-NW, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Davy Jones Locker Room DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 Last season the Seattle Kraken didn't pick up their 16th win until February 11th as they struggled through their inaugural…

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME# 27 Time: 4:30 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, SN360, ESPN+ DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 Opponent SBNation Site: Litter Box Cats To the delight of the NHL leadership, the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. the Florida Panthers rivalry has become one of the hottest…

The Washington Capitals travel to Central Florida to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the second of a home-and-home series. It's time to continue our NHL odds series and deliver a Capitals-Lightning prediction and pick. The Capitals and Lightning played on Friday night, which was a dominating victory for Washington. It was a scoreless game in the…

The Seattle Kraken will make the long trek to Tampa Bay to face the Lightning. The Kraken were one of the worst teams in the league last year but have turned it around this season. However, this season, they have turned it around and are sitting in the second spot in the Pacific Division. Seattle could cement their spot with a win or overtime loss.…

The Seattle Kraken have been running hot and cold. Their latest 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers ended their three-game losing skid, and was on the heels of winning seven in a row. They now travel to Tampa Bay Tuesday night, drawing a Lightning team that is surging. Tampa Bay has won four out of its last five games, 10 out of their last 13. The…

This Blackhawks season is going to test fans. It's going to test some players. It's likely to test Jonathan Toews' and Patrick Kane's loyalty. It's unlikely to test Luke Richardson. Richardson had a pretty good idea of what he was signing up for when he became the Blackhawks' coach. But even with an understanding that this team wasn't built to win…

Nashville is fresh off nearly a week off as it heads to Tampa Bay to face a Lightning team that was upset by the Wings in their previous contest. There's a lot to like about this spot for the Predators - our NHL betting picks make the case for an upset. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports Amalie Arena is the site for an interconference showdown between the…

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche play Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals tonight in Denver. The Avalanche hold a 1-0 series lead after taking Game 1 in overtime on Wednesday. The first period of Game 1 was electric, as four goals were scored in a 10-minute time span. The Avalanche took a 2-0 lead before Nicholas Paul answered back for…

The Nashville Predators have had quite the swing through the Eastern Conference with wins over Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey as well as the New York Islanders. Now the road trip ends against the reigning Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Nashville can reach the.500 mark on the road with a win. The Predators are 24th out of…

Saturday, May 29 Game 6: Toronto at Montreal, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network Game 1: New York at Boston, 8 p.m., NBC Sunday, May 30 Game 1: Tampa Bay at Carolina, 5 p.m., NBC Sports Network Game 1: Vegas at Colorado, 8 p.m., NBC Monday, May 31 Game 2: New York at Boston, 7:30 p.m., NBC Sports Network Game 7: Montreal at Toronto, TBD* Remaining…

When it comes to surprises in the NHL this season, the New Jersey Devils have stolen the headlines in the Eastern Conference, but don't sleep on the Detroit Red Wings. The once-proud franchise has missed the playoffs in six straight seasons, but could be on its way back this year. On Tuesday, December 6th, Detroit faces a stiff test when they visit…

Although it's common for teams to swap players, it's a little less common to swap coaches and even rarer to move general managers from one team back to their original team. Steve Yzerman, who has served as the general manager (GM) for both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings, has made these transactions possible - affecting the…

Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME# 25 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, BSDET, SNE, SNW, SNP, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Winging it in Motown DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 I can imagine there is a bit of concern for Tampa Bay Lightning fans after yesterday's practice. Yes, no…

Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning 11/5/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Buffalo Sabres will go against the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action in Amalie Arena, FL, on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 7:00 PM ET. The Sabres have the 12th-best power play, producing 23.7% of the time when they have the man advantage, and average the 12th most shots…

Discussions about awards usually begin with the definition of honor being twisted into a pretzel. The Hart Trophy arguably leads in this regard, with people often convoluting'best' with'most valuable.' The NHL's definition aids in the interpretation, stating that the Hart Trophy is "an annual award given to the player adjudged to be the most…

The Detroit Red Wings will travel to warm Florida to face the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Red Wings have 29 points and are sitting in the second Wild Card spot, but a victory today could move them into the first Wild Card spot. On the other side, the hometown Lightning have 31 points and hold possession of the third spot in the Atlantic. A win would…

Three days after a thrilling Game 1, the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning square off once again, this time in a crucial Game 2 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final on Saturday at Ball Arena in Denver. In the series opener, the Avs took a 1-0 series lead with a 4-3 win in overtime. The loss was the third for Tampa Bay, the two-time defending…

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Boston Bruins have picked up victories in their previous six games in the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning have won their previous four games If you're looking for the latest Bruins vs Lightning prediction and odds, then look no further than Vegas Odds. Jump to: Two of the in-form sides in the Eastern Conference clash in the NHL…

It wasn't too long ago that the Tampa Bay Lightning's quest for a third straight Stanley Cup title, something that hasn't happened since the New York Islanders won four in row from 1980-84, was on the verge of ending. After winning two elimination games against the Toronto Maple Leafs, Tampa Bay has won the first three games against the Florida…

The Tampa Bay Lightning enter Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final in a new scenario during their championship run. Tampa Bay lost back-to-back postseason games for the first time since 2019 in Games 1 and 2 at Madison Square Garden. The New York Rangers held serve on home ice and can play with less pressure in Game 3, but they can't afford to…