Final Score: Lightning 5 - Blue Jackets 8
Saturday, January 24, 2026 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 | 22 |
| Last 5 meetings | 3 | 2 |
| Average goals | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Last meeting | 2 | 3 |
| Stat | Lightning | Blue Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 49 | 50 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Avg goals conceded | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Win percentage | 65% | 46% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 70% | 50% |
Recent Results
Lightning
@ Chicago Blackhawks
Jan 23, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs San Jose Sharks
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Dallas Stars
Jan 18, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ St. Louis Blues
Jan 16, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 12, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 6
5-1
@ Philadelphia Flyers
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 9
7-2
vs Colorado Avalanche
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 3, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Los Angeles Kings
Jan 1, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
Blue Jackets
vs Dallas Stars
Jan 22, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 1
1-0
vs Ottawa Senators
Jan 20, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 7
4-3
vs Vancouver Canucks
Jan 15, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Calgary Flames
Jan 13, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 8
5-3
@ Utah Mammoth
Jan 11, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
@ Colorado Avalanche
Jan 10, 2026 · Margin: -4 · Total: 4
0-4
@ Vegas Golden Knights
Jan 8, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 8
3-5
@ San Jose Sharks
Jan 6, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 7
2-5
vs Pittsburgh Penguins
Jan 4, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 9
4-5