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Tampa Bay Lightning set to take on Vancouver Canucks in home opener after strong season start

The Tampa Bay Lightning will play their first home game of the season against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Vancouver is still searching for their first win of the season after a shootout loss to the Flyers. In their only game so far, Tampa Bay secured a 4-1 victory against Carolina. The game is scheduled to start at 7:05 pm EST at Amalie Arena, with Tampa Bay being the favored team with a -130 opening line that has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Canucks +115 | Lightning -130
• Spread: Canucks +1.5 (-218) | Lightning -1.5 (+190)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 57%.

Vancouver vs Tampa Bay Stats

Vancouver Canucks

The Vancouver Canucks have had a challenging start to the season, losing both of their games in overtime and shootouts. Despite forcing their opponents into extra hockey, they have struggled to secure a win. The team has shown promise with a strong shooting percentage and solid performances from players like Brock Boeser and Quinn Hughes. However, they have had issues on the power play and in allowing shots on goal defensively. Goalie Kevin Lankinen had a strong debut, but the offense has not provided enough support. The team is dealing with some injuries, including Tyler Myers and Thatcher Demko. Overall, there is room for improvement as the Canucks look to secure their first win of the season.

Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis

The Tampa Bay Lightning had to delay their home opener due to Hurricane Milton, but they were able to secure a strong victory against Carolina in their season opener. Nikita Kucherov played a key role in the game, scoring three goals. The team's offense was effective, with 23 shots and a 2-for-6 power play success rate. Defensively, they limited the Hurricanes to just 21 shots and held them scoreless for the last 45 minutes of play. Goalie Andrei Vasilevyskiy made 20 saves in the win. Victor Hedman contributed three assists and led the team in ice time. The Lightning currently have a power ranking of 4 and rank #10 for offense and #5 for defense. They are currently 1-0 overall.

Lightning Stronger Than Canucks Ahead of Home Opener Despite Vancouver's Injury Woes

The Lightning and Canucks split their season series last year, each winning on their respective home ice. Tampa Bay has shown a stronger start to the season compared to Vancouver, and they are now preparing for their home opener, a significant event for the team. Unfortunately, the Canucks' defense is facing some injury challenges, particularly with veteran Tyler Myers potentially sidelined due to a knee injury sustained in the previous game. While Myers is listed as day-to-day and uncertain for the upcoming match, his absence could pose a significant issue for Vancouver, especially with players like Kucherov performing at a high level early in the season. Furthermore, the Canucks are also dealing with a goalie situation as Thatcher Demko is out. Tampa Bay has a strong history against Vancouver, winning seven of their last eight games by an average of 2.6 goals. Based on their recent performance and current circumstances, taking the Lightning with the puck line could provide added value.

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