Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. For this edition, we will look at the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Philadelphia Flyers. Don’t forget to check out more NHL Predictions, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.

NHL Predictions Overview

Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)

How to Watch: The Spot, NBCSP, TVAS

Location: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL

2024–25 Season Series: Tampa Bay 2, Philadelphia 1

The Bolts (12-7-2) welcome the Philadelphia Flyers (11-6-3) in what promises to be a wonderfully chaotic evening of hockey

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