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January 16, 2027 β’ Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 16, 2027
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Ottawa Senators faces Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Ottawa Senators
Visiting Side
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Ottawa Senators
VS
68%
Tampa Bay Lightning
Projected Score
OTT 3
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TAM 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning boasts a stronger net goal differential (+0.7).
- Tampa Bay Lightning has an elite goaltending advantage (.0.902 Save %).
Ottawa Senators
STAT
Tampa Bay Lightning
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Tampa Bay Lightning plays on familiar turf at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Ottawa Senators Could Win
Ottawa Senators averages 3.1 goals per game offensively.
Why Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning responds with a scoring rate of 3.6 goals per game.
Deciding Factor
The deciding factor will be if Tampa Bay Lightning's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
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Roster Information Unavailable
Player leaders will be available shortly.
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Ottawa Senators (49.4%)
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.6%)
Total Submissions: 69 circles
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