The Stanley Cup Playoffs will begin on Tuesday with the Columbus Blue Jackets facing the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the best-of-seven series from Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
The Blue Jackets are coming off an impressive series win over the Maple Leafs, which went a full five games. They should come into this game with some confidence against a struggling offense from the Lightning since the restart.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- When: Tuesday, August 11
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: NBCSN
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)
Prediction: Even though Columbus is coming off a five-game series with Toronto expect them to come out in the first game with some confidence especially on the back of Joonas Korpisalo, who has been outstanding. I’m taking a chance with Columbus in the first game. Columbus (+140)
NHL Playoff Schedule
No. 2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. No. 7 Columbus Blue Jackets
Tuesday, Aug. 11: Columbus at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. ET
Thursday, Aug. 13: Columbus at Tampa Bay, 3 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 15: Tampa Bay at Columbus, 7:30 p.m. ET
Monday, Aug. 17: Tampa Bay at Columbus, 3 p.m. ET
*Wednesday, Aug. 19: Columbus at Tampa Bay – TBD
*Friday, Aug. 21: Tampa Bay at Columbus – TBD
*Saturday, Aug. 22: Columbus at Tampa Bay – TBD
NHL Odds and Betting Lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Tuesday at 12:15 p.m. ET.
Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Spread: Blue Jackets (+1.5, -209) Lightning (-1.5, +170)
- Total: 5.5 (Over: +115, Under -139)
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