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As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to host the Toronto Maple Leafs on February 25, 2026, fans can expect a matchup that promises intensity and skill. The Lightning enter this contest riding a wave of confidence, having secured victories in their last five outings. This impressive streak highlights their offensive prowess and defensive reliability, making them a formidable force at home.
In contrast, the Maple Leafs have recorded three wins in their previous five games, showcasing their own capabilities. However, their inconsistency could be a concern, particularly against a high-flying Lightning team that thrives under pressure on home ice.
Analysis suggests that the Lightning will likely leverage their strong offensive capabilities to apply pressure early, while the Maple Leafs may aim to capitalize on counterattacks, exhibiting their speed and skill in transition. The bookmakers reflect this outlook, favoring the home team with odds at 1.86 compared to the away team’s 3.48.
Our model prediction gives the Lightning a 50.3% chance of victory, indicating a slight edge, but with Toronto’s determination and recent success, the potential for an upset is certainly present. As with any sporting event, outcomes remain uncertain, and both teams will seek to establish dominance in this critical matchup.
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| Tampa Bay 50.9% |
Draw 22.1% |
Toronto 27% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3
Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 14.44% Toronto Maple Leafs: 1.3%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.84 | 4.25 | 3.64 | ||
| 1.93 | 4.46 | 3.47 | ||
| 1.86 | 4.27 | 3.48 |
Latest Results
| 05.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Florida Panthers – 6:1 03.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 4:3 OT 01.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Boston Bruins – 6:5 penalties 29.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Winnipeg Jets – 4:1 26.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Utah Mammoth – 2:0 |
03.02.26 Edmonton Oilers – Toronto Maple Leafs – 2:5 02.02.26 Calgary Flames – Toronto Maple Leafs – 2:4 31.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Toronto Maple Leafs – 2:3 penalties 29.01.26 Seattle Kraken – Toronto Maple Leafs – 5:2 27.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Buffalo Sabres – 4:7 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 08.12.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:0 09.04.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:4 OT 20.01.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Tampa Bay Lightning – 5:3 30.11.24 Tampa Bay Lightning – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:5 21.10.24 Toronto Maple Leafs – Tampa Bay Lightning – 5:2 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche | 55 | 34 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 212:138 | 83 |
| 2 | Minnesota Wild | 58 | 21 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 196:169 | 78 |
| 3 | Dallas Stars | 57 | 28 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 193:160 | 77 |
| 4 | Vegas Golden Knights | 57 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 16 | 191:179 | 68 |
| 5 | Utah Mammoth | 57 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 183:157 | 64 |
| 6 | Edmonton Oilers | 58 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 198:194 | 64 |
| 7 | Seattle Kraken | 56 | 21 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 162:165 | 63 |
| 8 | Anaheim Ducks | 56 | 18 | 12 | 3 | 23 | 185:195 | 63 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 56 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 146:161 | 60 |
| 10 | Nashville Predators | 57 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 24 | 169:198 | 59 |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks | 55 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 24 | 171:193 | 58 |
| 12 | Chicago Blackhawks | 57 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 154:185 | 53 |
| 13 | Winnipeg Jets | 56 | 20 | 2 | 8 | 26 | 160:175 | 52 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 56 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 27 | 142:169 | 52 |
| 15 | St. Louis Blues | 57 | 19 | 1 | 9 | 28 | 147:203 | 49 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 57 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 33 | 149:210 | 42 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 55 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 199:140 | 78 |
| 2 | Carolina Hurricanes | 57 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 197:163 | 78 |
| 3 | Montreal Canadiens | 57 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 199:187 | 72 |
| 4 | Detroit Red Wings | 58 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 174:175 | 72 |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 56 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 192:169 | 70 |
| 6 | Buffalo Sabres | 57 | 26 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 195:176 | 70 |
| 7 | Boston Bruins | 57 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 20 | 195:182 | 69 |
| 8 | New York Islanders | 58 | 22 | 10 | 5 | 21 | 169:162 | 69 |
| 9 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 56 | 20 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 179:177 | 65 |
| 10 | Washington Capitals | 59 | 24 | 5 | 7 | 23 | 189:177 | 65 |
| 11 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 57 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 188:194 | 63 |
| 12 | Ottawa Senators | 57 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 191:184 | 63 |
| 13 | Philadelphia Flyers | 56 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 20 | 167:180 | 61 |
| 14 | Florida Panthers | 57 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 25 | 174:191 | 61 |
| 15 | New Jersey Devils | 57 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 27 | 146:175 | 58 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 57 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 29 | 151:180 | 50 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.72%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.75 (14.44%)
3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8 (10.38%)
4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.3%)
5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.5 (7.22%)
6. Dallas Stars: 17 (4.88%)
7. Minnesota Wild: 19 (4.37%)
8. Florida Panthers: 26 (3.19%)
9. Los Angeles Kings: 30 (2.77%)
10. Montreal Canadiens: 31 (2.68%)
11. Utah Mammoth: 38.5 (2.16%)
12. Buffalo Sabres: 41 (2.02%)
13. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)
14. Pittsburgh Penguins: 51 (1.63%)
15. Washington Capitals: 53.5 (1.55%)
16. Toronto Maple Leafs: 64 (1.3%)
17. New York Islanders: 64 (1.3%)
18. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.17%)
19. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)
20. Columbus Blue Jackets: 78.5 (1.06%)
21. Boston Bruins: 138.5 (0.6%)
22. New Jersey Devils: 176 (0.47%)
23. Seattle Kraken: 226 (0.37%)
24. Nashville Predators: 226 (0.37%)
25. San Jose Sharks: 251 (0.33%)
26. Philadelphia Flyers: 251 (0.33%)
27. Winnipeg Jets: 301 (0.28%)
28. Calgary Flames: 876 (0.09%)
29. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.09%)
30. Chicago Blackhawks: 876 (0.09%)
31. New York Rangers: 876 (0.09%)
32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)
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