The Tampa Bay Lightning (19-13-3) host the St. Louis Blues (14-15-8) at Benchmark International Arena on Monday, Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Lightning took down the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4 in their most recent game, while the Blues are coming off a 6-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we pick to bring home the victory in Monday's action on the ice.
In the past 10 games, the Blues have gone 5-4-1. They have totaled 25 goals, while their opponents have scored 30. They have gone on the power play 25 times during that span, and have capitalized with four goals (16.0% of opportunities).
Lightning vs. Blues Predictions for Monday
Our computer projection model for this matchup expects a final result of Lightning 4, Blues 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-236)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have a 19-13-3 record overall, with a 3-3-6 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the 15 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-2 record (good for 14 points).
- In the three games this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Tampa Bay has taken eight points from the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (3-5-2 record).
- The Lightning are 16-4-0 in the 20 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 32 points).
- In the 12 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 7-3-2 record (16 points).
- In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 6-9-2 (14 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 12-4-1 (25 points).
Blues Splits and Trends
- The Blues have earned a record of -8-8 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 14-15-8.
- St. Louis has earned 24 points (9-2-6) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Blues recorded only one goal in seven games and have gone 2-3-2 (six points).
- When St. Louis has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned seven points (2-7-3 record).
- The Blues have scored at least three goals 17 times, earning 23 points from those matchups (10-4-3).
- This season, St. Louis has recorded a single power-play goal in 14 games and registered 17 points with a record of 6-3-5.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, St. Louis is 6-7-2 (14 points).
- The Blues have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Blues AVG | Blues Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.23 | Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| 6th | 2.66 | Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 28th |
| 19th | 27.9 | Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| 6th | 26.6 | Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| 27th | 16.07% | Power Play % | 18.37% | 19th |
| 4th | 84.07% | Penalty Kill % | 77.42% | 25th |
Lightning vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, December 22, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
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