Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction: Vancouver is a highly favorable opponent for Tampa

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks match which will take place on October 16th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tampa Bay has only played one game so far this season, but what a game it was! On the road, the Lightning played no one but Carolina. Trailing 1:0 after the first period, the Lightning tied the game in the second thanks to Brayden Point's efforts and then put the game out of reach in the third. All three goals were scored by Nikita Kucherov, who made it 2:1 and then added a couple of empty-net goals for a 4:1 win.

Vancouver managed to play two games in the new season. They lost both of them, taking two points in the process - twice, they were weaker outside of regulation time. The Canucks' first opponent was Calgary, where they miraculously missed out on a 4:1 win - a 5:5 draw in regulation time and a missed puck in overtime 5:6. Next up was Vancouver against Philadelphia, and things were not quite as rosy there 2:2 after regulation time and defeat in the shootout.

Vancouver is a highly favorable opponent for Tampa Bay. The Lightning has  come out on top in nine of the 11 previous meetings. In the season's first game, the Lightning defeated Carolina, which will give them confidence in their abilities. On the other hand, Vancouver will be in no mood after two straight losses.