Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

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The Penguins will play the Lightning on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Pittsburgh Penguins now have a 94.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning starting this game with a 96.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
  • Away Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins start this game with a 20-9-8 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 11th for away team losses.
  • Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning head to the first puck drop with a 23-13-1 record as a home team, putting them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 7th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 3rd (263) for goals scored. The Tampa Bay Lightning currently sit 2nd (268) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Pittsburgh Penguins rank 9th (238) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning have allowed 207 goals this season, resulting in a 26th league ranking.
  • Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Pittsburgh Penguins have a 3-10 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning sporting a 4-2 shootout record.
  • Team Records - The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 38-21-16 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 46-22-6 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.

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Hear ye, hear ye! The Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday...

The Penguins have a 38-21-16 record, while the Lightning stand at 46-22-6...

Pittsburgh holds a 0.507 win percentage with 92 points, while Tampa Bay boasts a 0.622 win percentage and 98 points...

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2025-2026 NHL Regular Season Standings - Pittsburgh Penguins, Tampa Bay Lightning
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
x - Tampa Bay Lightning82502660.61010646290231+59.026-14-124-12-54-25-5-0L1
x - Pittsburgh Penguins824125160.5009838293268+25.020-13-821-12-83-105-5-0L3

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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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