Canucks vs Lightning Prediction 11/16/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canucks vs Lightning prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, November 16th at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 8-9-2 this year after they lost to Carolina in overtime by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Vancouver led 3-2 after two periods, but they allowed the tying goal in the third and lost with 31 seconds left in overtime. The Canucks were out shot by a total of 38-17, won 48.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Vancouver got goals from Garland, Pettersson, and Sasson, while Lankinen stopped 34 out of 38 shots, which was an .895 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vancouver lost to the Jets by a score of 5-3 and the Avalanche by a score of 5-4. The Canucks have lost four of their last five games and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 18 points. Vancouver has scored 2.84 goals per game and they have allowed 3.53 goals against per game, while also going 20.3% on the power play and 66.1% on the penalty kill this season. Elias Pettersson has led Vancouver with four goals and 11 assists, while Quinn Hughes has added one goal and 12 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vancouver is Kevin Lankinen, who is 3-5-2 with a 3.58 goals against average and an .886 save percentage this year. 

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 9-6-2 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 3-1 in their last game. Tampa Bay was tied at one after the second period, but they scored four minutes into the third to take the lead and added an empty net goal to seal the win. The Lightning were out shot by a total of 23-20, won 43.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Tampa Bay got goals from Finley, Girgensons, and Lilleberg, while Vasilevskiy stopped 22 out of 23 shots, which was a .957 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Tampa Bay lost to the Rangers by a score of 7-3, but did beat the Capitals by a score of 3-2 before that. The Lightning have won three of their last four games and they are currently fifth in the Atlantic standings with 20 points. Tampa Bay has scored 3.06 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 17% on the power play and 88.2% on the penalty kill this season. Jake Guentzel has led TB with seven goals and nine assists, while Nikita Kucherov has added seven goals and eight assists. The projected starting goalie for TB is Jonas Johansson, who is 3-1-0 with a 2.83 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this season. 

Why the Tampa Bay Lightning will win

• The favorites have won each of the last 10 games between the Canucks and Lightning.
• The Canucks have lost each of their last five night games at Benchmark International Arena.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games after coming off overtime.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the last three games between the Canucks and Lightning.
• The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last five night games after coming off overtime.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Canucks’ last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the Lightning’s last five games at Benchmark International Arena against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Lightning’s last four night games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven games at Benchmark International Arena.

Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts

• Nikita Kucherov has scored at least one goal in five of the Lightning’s last six games against the Canucks.
• Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 home appearances against Pacific Division opponents.
• Brandon Hagel has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Lightning’s last nine games against Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one point in 10 of his last 11 appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Quinn Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last five appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Brock Boeser has scored a goal in each of the Canucks’ last three games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Canucks vs Lightning Prediction 

Tampa Bay picked up a very nice win against Florida on Saturday night by a score of 3-1, but they will be on a back to back here. The Lightning are 4-4-0 at home this year, while the Canucks are 5-4-1 on the road. Vancouver has lost three games in a row and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. The Canucks are allowing 3.53 goals against per game this year, so defense has definitely been an issue. Take the Lightning to get another win here.

David Racey's Pick: Lightning ML