TAMPA – Mikulas Hovorka will make his NHL debut for the Florida Panthers when they face-off against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena on Thursday.

Welcome back to 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.

Darren Raddysh continues to be a huge weapon on the back end, averaging more than a point per game while generating shots at a high clip. My Sabres vs. Lightning predictions expect Raddysh to stay hot in an advantageous positional matchup.

SportsLine's model reveals its Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning picks for their NHL Stadium Series matchup in Raymond James Stadium

Welcome back to another edition of 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,

Boston Bruins face the Tampa Bay Lightning at Raymond James Stadium for the 2026 NHL Stadium Series on Sunday.

The Chicago Blackhawks host the Washington Capitals in the opening game of Friday’s NHL slate. Washington has been involved in many high-scoring games recently, and my Capitals vs. Blackhawks predictions expect this trend to continue. There have been six ...

Islanders face Capitals, odds at +130. Sorokin & Thompson start as goalies. Capitals seek 3rd win versus strong Islanders defense. Donnie and Joe preview!

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