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October 29, 2026 β’ Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL PREVIEW β’ October 29, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3, 11 PTS) faces Tampa Bay Lightning (8-3-1, 17 PTS) at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Winnipeg Jets
Visiting Side
Record
4-6-3, 11 PTS
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home Side
Record
8-3-1, 17 PTS
Scoring
| Team | P1 | P2 | P3 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
WIN
|
1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
|
TAM
|
1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Winnipeg Jets
VS
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Projected Score
WIN 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).
Winnipeg Jets
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 Winnipeg Jets Could Win
Winnipeg Jets 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
19,092
Closing Odds
Line: TB -225 | O/U: 5.5
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Pontus Holmberg
1
Team Assists
Pontus Holmberg
3
Team Goals
Neal Pionk
2
Team Assists
Mark Scheifele
3
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Winnipeg Jets (49.7%)
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.3%)
Total Submissions: 77 circles
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Live Fan Arena
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