- Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Edmonton Oilers
- Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
- Venue: Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB
- Broadcast: Sportsnet
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On Saturday, the Edmonton Oilers (34-26-9) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (41-21-4) at Rogers Place.
The Tampa Bay Lightning recently enjoyed a solid 6-2 win against the Kraken. In that match, Tampa Bay faced 11 penalty minutes yet showcased strong offensive performance, converting on 1 of 3 power play chances and registering 6 goals from 25 shots on goal.
During even-strength play, the Lightning have conceded 144 goals while scoring 188. This season, they have allowed opponents 210 power play opportunities (ranked 7th in the NHL), resulting in 38 power play goals against them. Overall, the Lightning have scored 233 goals (7th in the league) while allowing 182. Their offensive output stands at a shooting percentage of 12.6% from 1,854 shots taken. Currently, they have amassed 86 points with a points percentage of .652. Defensively, they face 1,784 shots and maintain a save percentage of .898. With 204 power play opportunities, they have converted 45 into goals, achieving a power play percentage of 22.06%.
In goal for the Lightning will be Andrei Vasilevskiy. Vasilevskiy boasts 338 quality starts and a quality start percentage of .587. Over 28,733 minutes on the ice, he has recorded a save percentage of .917, having faced 17,301 shots and made 15,862 saves. Throughout his career, opponents have scored 1,439 goals against him, resulting in a goals-against-average of 2.50 per game. His career record stands at 362 wins, 175 losses, and 38 overtime losses across 576 starts in 586 games played.
In their last match, the Oilers secured a 5-3 victory over the Sharks, scoring 5 goals from 37 shots and successfully converting 1 of their 4 power play opportunities.
Edmonton ranks 4th in the league with 2,062 shots attempted this season, achieving a shot percentage of 11.78% while allowing 1,869 shots against. They hold a penalty kill percentage of 77.37% on 190 opponent power play chances, with a save percentage of 87.6%. The Oilers have received 192 power play opportunities this season, translating to a power play percentage of 31.77%. While at even strength, they have scored 182 goals and 61 goals while enjoying a man advantage (leading the NHL). However, they have allowed a total of 232 goals, broken down into 189 at even strength and 43 while shorthanded. This season, Edmonton has totaled 243 goals with 77 points and a points percentage of .558.
In net for Edmonton will be Connor Ingram. Ingram has faced an average of 2.99 goals per game and has given up 356 total goals. His quality start percentage is 53.8%, with 64 quality starts in 119 games played over 5,456 minutes. Ingram’s career record is 50-50-17, and he has made 3,230 saves from 3,586 shots faced, yielding a save percentage of .901.
Who will emerge victorious in this NHL clash, covering the spread or winning outright?
Pick: Choose Tampa Bay
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