Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken predictions, Mar 26, 2026

Mar 24, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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On March 26, 2026, the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Seattle Kraken in what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup. The Lightning come into this match with a solid recent record, having secured victory in 3 of their last 5 outings. Their performance has been bolstered by a resilient offense and a defensive strategy that stifles opponents, allowing them to maintain pressure in crucial moments.

In contrast, the Seattle Kraken have struggled to find consistent form, winning only 2 of their last 5 games. While their offense has shown flashes of talent, they face challenges in maintaining puck possession and executing on special teams, which could be critical in this away game.

According to bookmakers, the odds favor Tampa Bay at 1.6 for a home win, while Seattle sits at 4.48 as the underdog. The predictive model suggests there is a 57.8% chance of a Lightning victory, a 20.2% likelihood of a draw, and a 21.6% probability of an away win for the Kraken.

With the Lightning’s home advantage and the recent trends of both teams, this matchup could go either way, and fans can expect a fiercely contested game.

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Tampa Bay
59.1%		 Draw
19.8%		 Seattle
21.1%

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 15.9% Seattle Kraken: 0.19%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.6 4.78 4.48

Latest Results

22.03.26 Calgary Flames – Tampa Bay Lightning – 4:3 OT
21.03.26 Edmonton Oilers – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:5
19.03.26 Vancouver Canucks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:6
17.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:6
14.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Carolina Hurricanes – 2:4		 21.03.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Seattle Kraken – 5:2
19.03.26 Nashville Predators – Seattle Kraken – 3:1
17.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:6
15.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Florida Panthers – 6:2
14.03.26 Vancouver Canucks – Seattle Kraken – 2:5

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 10).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 4.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Tampa Bay may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Tampa Bay is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Tampa Bay will win today’s game, with odds of 1.6.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 39:15. (average 4.3:1.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tampa Bay won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 16:7. (average 4:1.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    17.03.26 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:6
    23.02.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Seattle Kraken – 4:1
    14.12.24 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 1:5
    09.12.23 Seattle Kraken – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:4 OT
    30.10.23 Tampa Bay Lightning – Seattle Kraken – 3:4 OT

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 69 40 6 10 13 257:175 102
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 70 33 10 11 16 240:190 97
    3 Minnesota Wild 71 25 15 12 19 233:202 92
    4 Anaheim Ducks 70 23 16 4 27 235:242 82
    5 Utah Mammoth 71 28 9 6 28 223:198 80
    6 Vegas Golden Knights 71 24 8 14 25 224:221 78
    7 Edmonton Oilers 71 26 8 9 28 245:244 77
    8 Nashville Predators 70 24 9 9 28 209:232 75
    9 Los Angeles Kings 70 18 10 17 25 187:213 73
    10 Seattle Kraken 69 25 6 9 29 196:213 71
    11 San Jose Sharks 68 20 12 6 30 208:243 70
    12 Winnipeg Jets 70 23 6 12 29 199:219 70
    13 St. Louis Blues 69 25 3 11 30 181:225 67
    14 Calgary Flames 70 23 6 7 34 177:217 65
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 70 19 7 13 31 183:225 65
    16 Vancouver Canucks 69 14 7 8 40 179:257 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 70 32 13 6 19 250:206 96
    2 Buffalo Sabres 71 37 7 7 20 251:207 95
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 69 34 9 5 21 251:192 91
    4 Montreal Canadiens 69 26 12 10 21 244:228 86
    5 Boston Bruins 70 29 10 8 23 234:217 86
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 70 29 6 16 19 241:219 86
    7 Columbus Blue Jackets 70 26 11 11 22 228:215 85
    8 New York Islanders 71 26 14 5 26 206:202 85
    9 Detroit Red Wings 70 27 11 8 24 205:208 84
    10 Ottawa Senators 70 31 6 9 24 236:214 83
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 69 21 13 12 23 202:211 80
    12 Washington Capitals 71 30 5 9 27 220:208 79
    13 New Jersey Devils 69 23 12 2 32 187:209 72
    14 Florida Panthers 69 27 7 3 32 206:229 71
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 71 21 8 13 29 221:250 71
    16 New York Rangers 71 19 9 9 34 199:226 65

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.13%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.9%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.36%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 10.5 (7.95%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 13.5 (6.18%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14.5 (5.76%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17 (4.91%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.91%)

    9. Utah Mammoth: 31 (2.69%)

    10. Ottawa Senators: 36 (2.32%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)

    12. Columbus Blue Jackets: 41 (2.04%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 41 (2.04%)

    14. Anaheim Ducks: 43.5 (1.92%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 64 (1.3%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.83%)

    19. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 301 (0.28%)

    21. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.19%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 651 (0.13%)

    25. Florida Panthers: 1251 (0.07%)

    26. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1501 (0.06%)

    29. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 2001 (0.04%)

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