Columbus - Tampa Bay: betting tip (cf. 2.20) and bets on the NHL match

Performance remains one of the Blue Jackets' main concerns. In the previous meeting against Florida, Rick Bowness's team made 38 shots on target, but managed to score only once and lost with a score of 1:4. The only goal was scored by Ivan Provorov, who reduced the gap at the end of the second period. The opponent's goalkeeper, Jakob Markstrom, blocked 37 shots, and the hosts failed to take advantage of their opportunities in the final twenty minutes.

Prior to that, Columbus lost to Buffalo (2:5), although a few days earlier they managed to beat Dallas in shootouts (2:1) and unexpectedly defeated Colorado (7:2). The latest success was an exception to the rest of the results. Defender Zach Werensky actively helps in the attack, and Kent Johnson and Charlie Coyle are able to create dangerous moments, but the team lacks stability. It is especially difficult against opponents who effectively use the free space after losing the puck.

Eight goals against Buffalo was the Lightning's best score this season. Nikita Kucherov scored a natural hat-trick in the third period and added an assist, while John Carlson scored five points at once. Brandon Hagel scored a double, and Jake Guentzel assisted four times. John Cooper's team won with a score of 8:3, and for this they had only 22 shots on target.

Tampa Bay's offense continues to be effective even without the injured Braden Point. In the last five matches, the team has scored at least four goals four times. Earlier, they managed to beat Minnesota (4:3 OT), Chicago (4:1) and Detroit (4:2), while the meeting with Winnipeg ended in a 3 defeat.:4. Kucherov is in great shape, and Gunzel and Hagel are providing the necessary support. However, the upcoming match will be the second in two days for the guests.