Martin Necas and Jake Guentzel will be leading the way for the Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning, respectively, when the two teams collide on Tuesday, Jan. 6 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to know about the Avalanche-Lightning game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Avalanche vs. Lightning Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | -1.5 | 200 | -245 | 6.5 | 100 | -120 | -118 | -102 |
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Avalanche vs. Lightning Prediction
ATS Pick: Lightning (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Avalanche 4 - Lightning 3
Avalanche vs. Lightning Betting Insights
- In 18 of 41 matches this season, Colorado and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Tampa Bay has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 19 of 41 games this season.
- These two teams score 7.4 goals per game combined, 0.9 more than this game's total.
- Opponents of these teams combine to score 4.8 goals per game, 1.7 fewer than this game'sgame's over/under.
- The Lightning are fourth in the league in goals scored, compared to the top-ranked Avalanche.
- The Avalanche are first in the league in goals conceded, and the Lightning are third.
Avalanche Stats
- The Avalanche's 164 total goals (four per game on seven assists per outing) lead the NHL.
- Defensively, Colorado is the stingiest squad in league action, allowing 89 total goals (only 2.2 per game).
- Their +75 goal differential is the best in the league.
- The 23 power-play goals Colorado has scored this season (to rank 18th in the NHL) have come on 141 chances.
- The Avalanche's 16.31% power-play conversion rate ranks 26th in the league.
- The one shorthanded goal Colorado has scored this season rank 26th among all NHL squads.
Avalanche Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan MacKinnon | 41 | 35 | 39 | 74 | 83 | 11 | 49.2% |
| Martin Necas | 41 | 19 | 33 | 52 | 69 | 11 | 50% |
| Cale Makar | 41 | 12 | 35 | 47 | 41 | 25 | - |
| Brock Nelson | 41 | 18 | 15 | 33 | 33 | 12 | 50% |
| Artturi Lehkonen | 41 | 15 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 10 | 25% |
Avalanche Player Props
Lightning Stats
- The Lightning's 141 goals on the season (3.4 per game) rank them fourth in the league.
- Tampa Bay has one of the top defenses in the NHL, conceding 109 total goals (2.7 per game), third in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of +32, they are second-best in the league.
- Tampa Bay has 25 power-play goals (13th in NHL) on 133 chances.
- The Lightning have the league's 19th-ranked power-play percentage (18.8).
- Tampa Bay has scored three shorthanded goals (12th in league).
Lightning Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 37 | 20 | 39 | 59 | 63 | 10 | 0% |
| Jake Guentzel | 41 | 18 | 25 | 43 | 34 | 15 | 47.4% |
| Brandon Hagel | 36 | 19 | 17 | 36 | 42 | 15 | 44.4% |
| Darren Raddysh | 35 | 12 | 22 | 34 | 31 | 6 | - |
| Brayden Point | 34 | 10 | 16 | 26 | 20 | 4 | 45.7% |
Lightning Player Props
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