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December 17, 2026 β’ Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL PREVIEW β’ December 17, 2026
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Calgary Flames (0-3-0, 0 PTS) faces Tampa Bay Lightning (1-1-0, 2 PTS) at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Calgary Flames
Visiting Side
Record
0-3-0, 0 PTS
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home Side
Record
1-1-0, 2 PTS
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
38%
Calgary Flames
VS
62%
Tampa Bay Lightning
Projected Score
CAL 3
-
TAM 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning boasts a stronger net goal differential (+0.7).
Calgary Flames
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 Calgary Flames Could Win
Calgary Flames averages 2.5 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 Calgary Flames's stronger goaltending holds up against the offensive pressure.
Game Details
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
N/A
Closing Odds
Line: NL | O/U: TBD
Team Leaders
Team Goals
Jake Guentzel
1
Team Assists
Brandon Hagel
2
Team Goals
Ryan Strome
1
Team Assists
Joel Farabee
2
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Calgary Flames (50.0%)
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.0%)
Total Submissions: 58 circles
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