Final Score: Lightning 2 - Blue Jackets 3
Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
Lightning @ Blue Jackets
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Lightning | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 39 | 21 |
| Last 5 meetings | 4 | 1 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 6 | 2 |
| Stat | Lightning | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 5 | 4 |
| Avg goals scored | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Win percentage | 20% | 25% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 33% | 0% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Detroit Red Wings
Oct 17, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
@ Washington Capitals
Oct 14, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Boston Bruins
Oct 13, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs New Jersey Devils
Oct 11, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
vs Ottawa Senators
Oct 9, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5
vs Florida Panthers
Apr 30, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
@ Florida Panthers
Apr 28, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
@ Florida Panthers
Apr 26, 2025 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
vs Florida Panthers
Apr 24, 2025 · Margin: -2 · Total: 2
0-2
vs Florida Panthers
Apr 22, 2025 · Margin: -4 · Total: 8
2-6
Blue Jackets
vs Colorado Avalanche
Oct 16, 2025 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
vs New Jersey Devils
Oct 13, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Minnesota Wild
Oct 11, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 11
7-4
@ Nashville Predators
Oct 9, 2025 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs New York Islanders
Apr 17, 2025 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Apr 15, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 3
3-0
@ Washington Capitals
Apr 13, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Washington Capitals
Apr 12, 2025 · Margin: +7 · Total: 7
7-0
vs Buffalo Sabres
Apr 10, 2025 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Ottawa Senators
Apr 8, 2025 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2