Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Dallas Stars. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.
Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
TV: TNT; truTV; HBO MAX
Location: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
2024–25 Season Series: tied 1-1
Tampa Bay Lightning Outlook
The Bolts (4-4-2) host Dallas (6-3-1), looking to show they’re still the offence-heavy powerhouse. After losing four straight, they are looking to reve

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