FINAL
January 13, 2026 β’ PPG Paints Arena
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 13, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning faces Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Visiting Side
Pittsburgh Penguins
Home Side
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
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Tampa Bay Lightning
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Pittsburgh Penguins
Projected Score
TAM 5
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PIT 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning has a significantly better goal differential (+0.7).
Tampa Bay Lightning
STAT
Pittsburgh Penguins
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Pittsburgh Penguins plays on familiar turf at PPG Paints Arena.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Tampa Bay Lightning Could Win
Tampa Bay Lightning averages 3.6 goals per game offensively.
Why Pittsburgh Penguins Could Win
Pittsburgh Penguins responds with a scoring rate of 3.1 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
PPG Paints Arena
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.
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
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Tampa Bay Lightning (50.3%)
Pittsburgh Penguins (49.7%)
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