Published Oct 22, 3:19am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Oct 22, 3:19am ET
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Updated Oct 22, 3:19am ET
The action in the NHL continues on October 23, as the out-of-form Tampa Bay Lightning collide with the Chicago Blackhawks.
There will be pressure on the hosts to respond after suffering defeats in their last three games to sit eighth in the Atlantic Division standings.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks have made an encouraging start to the season. Their excellent run of form has continued in recent weeks, winning three of their last four.
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There will be huge disappointment surrounding how Jon Cooper's Tampa Bay Lightning have started the new NHL season.
The Lightning currently sit down in eighth in the Atlantic Division, and they have suffered defeats in each of their previous three games.
Their poor run of results continued against the Columbus Blue Jackets last time out, as they squandered a 2-1 first period advantage to lose 3-2. Anthony Cirelli and Ryan McDonagh scored the goals in the defeat.
Jeff Blashill's Chicago Blackhawks have made an encouraging start to the 2025-26 season.
They currently sit fourth in the Central Division standings, and confidence levels should be high after winning three of their last four. The Blackhawks bounced back to winning ways on Sunday, as they claimed an overtime success against the Anaheim Ducks.
Ryan Donato and Frank Nazar scored the goals in the dramatic victory to improve their record to 3-2-2 in the NHL this term.
| TOTAL | Blackhawks | Lightning | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 68 | 24 | 38 | - |
| GOALS | 378 | 177 | 201 |
The Blackhawks bring the better form into this clash. However, they have won just 30% of their away games against the Lightning.
Therefore, it could be worth chancing the hosts bouncing back to winning form when making Blackhawks vs. Lightning picks on Thursday.
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