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January 14, 2027 β’ Benchmark International Arena, Tampa
NHL PREVIEW β’ January 14, 2027
Featured Matchup
Ice Matchup: Vegas Golden Knights (6-2-0, 12 PTS) faces Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2-0, 8 PTS) at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa.
Vegas Golden Knights
Visiting Side
Record
6-2-0, 12 PTS
Tampa Bay Lightning
Home Side
Record
4-2-0, 8 PTS
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
32%
Vegas Golden Knights
VS
68%
Tampa Bay Lightning
Projected Score
VEG 3
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TAM 4
Data Confidence
Medium
Data Used
2 of 3 categories
- Tampa Bay Lightning boasts a stronger net goal differential (+0.7).
- Tampa Bay Lightning has an elite goaltending advantage (.0.902 Save %).
Vegas Golden Knights
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 Vegas Golden Knights Could Win
Vegas Golden Knights averages 3.4 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 Tampa Bay Lightning'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
Brandon Hagel
4
Team Assists
Nikita Kucherov
7
Team Goals
Jack Eichel
4
Team Assists
Jack Eichel
9
Consensus Pool
Live Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Vegas Golden Knights (49.5%)
Tampa Bay Lightning (50.5%)
Total Submissions: 66 circles
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