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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 13-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Columbus Blue Jackets 2-4 Tampa Bay Lightning
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Tampa Bay Lightning visit Columbus Blue Jackets in an NHL matchup that pits a team in freefall against one of the league's hottest sides. The Lightning have won four of their last five and sit fifth in the standings with 24 points, while the Blue Jackets have lost all five of their most recent games and languish in 14th place with just 14 points. This contest shapes up as a classic clash between momentum and desperation.
Team form
Columbus Blue Jackets
Columbus has endured a brutal stretch, dropping five straight games and conceding 23 goals across that span—an average of 4.6 per game. Their defensive structure has crumbled, and they have managed only 11 goals in return. The Blue Jackets scored 3 against Florida Panthers and 2 against both Carolina Hurricanes and Toronto Maple Leafs, but those efforts proved insufficient. With just 2 wins from 10 games, they are searching for answers.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay has found their rhythm at precisely the right moment. Four wins in five games, including a dominant 6-2 victory over Vegas Golden Knights and a 5-3 win against New York Islanders, showcase an offence firing on all cylinders. The Lightning have scored 19 goals in their last five outings while allowing only 13. Their defence has tightened considerably, and their attack is clicking with an average of 3.8 goals per game.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available between these teams in recent seasons, so this matchup offers no historical precedent to guide expectations.
Key factors
The gap in current form is stark and decisive. Tampa Bay's 3.8 goals per game in recent play far outpaces Columbus's 2.2, while the Lightning's defensive discipline—2.6 goals conceded per game—stands in sharp contrast to Columbus's leaky backline. The Blue Jackets' inability to stem the bleeding on defence will be severely tested against an opponent that has learned to convert chances efficiently. Tampa Bay's power play and transition game have been particularly sharp, and Columbus's struggling penalty kill could face a long evening.
Prediction
The Lightning are the clear favourite here. Their recent form, superior goal differential, and position in the standings all point to Tampa Bay as the likely victor. Columbus's defensive vulnerabilities and offensive inconsistency make them vulnerable to a Lightning team that has shown they can score in bunches. While the Blue Jackets have moments of competence—they did manage 3 goals against Florida—they lack the consistency to trouble a confident Tampa Bay outfit.
Expect Tampa Bay to extend their winning run. The Lightning should control this game and emerge with a convincing victory, with their offence likely to exploit the gaps in Columbus's defence. This is a strong matchup for the visitors.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Edmonton Oilers | 19 | 11 | 3 | 29 |
| 2 |  Minnesota Wild | 19 | 12 | 3 | 28 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 19 | 10 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 |  Dallas Stars | 17 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 18 | 10 | 6 | 22 |
| 6 |  Nashville Predators | 17 | 6 | 4 | 21 |
| 7 |  Anaheim Ducks | 18 | 9 | 7 | 21 |
| 8 |  Utah Mammoth | 18 | 8 | 7 | 21 |
| 9 |  Seattle Kraken | 16 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 10 |  Calgary Flames | 18 | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| 11 |  Winnipeg Jets | 18 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
| 12 |  San Jose Sharks | 20 | 2 | 11 | 17 |
| 13 |  St. Louis Blues | 17 | 7 | 8 | 16 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 15 | 3 | 8 | 12 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 18 | 3 | 13 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 20 | 1 | 16 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 19 | 13 | 3 | 30 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 18 | 10 | 4 | 27 |
| 3 |  New Jersey Devils | 18 | 8 | 5 | 26 |
| 4 |  Montreal Canadiens | 17 | 7 | 3 | 25 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 17 | 9 | 4 | 24 |
| 6 |  Ottawa Senators | 18 | 9 | 6 | 23 |
| 7 |  New York Rangers | 19 | 10 | 8 | 21 |
| 8 |  Florida Panthers | 18 | 7 | 7 | 20 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 17 | 6 | 6 | 19 |
| 10 |  Washington Capitals | 15 | 8 | 6 | 18 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 17 | 5 | 6 | 18 |
| 12 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 19 | 7 | 9 | 18 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 18 | 5 | 8 | 17 |
| 14 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 20 | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| 15 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 15 | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 16 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 18 | 3 | 10 | 14 |
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