After four straight losses, the Lightning finally got their act together and played the way they are capable of, winning 3 straight. Not just winning; they have outscored the competition 14-2. They will face the Rangers on 3 days rest.

The 8-2 Rangers are also well rested, and are playing at home tonight. The under dominates these two teams' latest action, 4 straight for Tampa, 2 of 3 for the Rangers, and 7-0 when these two teams meet. The Rangers have the fourth best goals-against avg. and Shesterkin in net. He has a .946 save % over his last seven games. Not to be outdone, the Lightning have Vasilevskiy at the top of his form, with 2 shutouts and a scorching .978 save % in his last four starts.

This is essentially an early play-off game. Look for a continued tight checking, low-scoring affair, and take the total to go under.