New York enters this game after a 3-2 win over a struggling Florida Panthers team New York has lost 7 of their last 9 games. New York has lost 8 of their last 9 losses by at least 2 goals and 7 of 9 losses by at least 3 goals.

Tampa Bay enters this game 7-0-1 in their last 8 games and are coming off a 3-1 win against Boston. Tampa won 6 of those 7 games by multiple goals.

Tampa Bay has won 7 of the last 9 games between these teams and have been playing their best hockey of the season. New York is not afraid to pull their goaltender with 4 minutes left which has lead to empty net goals which helps cash pucklines.

Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5