Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 11/16/25

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be hosting the Vancouver Canucks in what will be the second half of a back-to-back situation for the Lightning. The Lightning are coming off a big road win against the Florida Panthers. The Canucks have been a brutal defensive hockey team this year. They are fourth-worst in the league, averaging 3.53 goals against per game. In their last 10 games, the over is 9-1. The Lightning have some elite offensive players like Nikita Kucherov that will be able to pick apart their shaky defense. The Canucks penalty killing unit is the worst in the NHL. It is operating at 66.1%. Look for the Lightning to capitalize on some of their powerplay opportunities.

Kevin Lankinen will be getting the start for the Canucks; he has a 3.58 GAA and .886 SVP on the season. The Lightning will have backup netminder Jonas Johansson in goal. This is not exactly a star-studded goaltender matchup, I expect they will give up a few goals. I am expecting a high-scoring night in Tampa on Sunday, give me the over in this one.

Canucks vs. Lightning prediction: Over 6.5 (-105) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.