**Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Preview**
**Game Details:**
– **Teams:** Vancouver Canucks (8-9-2, Pacific Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-2, Atlantic Division)
– **Location:** Tampa, Florida
– **Date & Time:** Sunday, 5 p.m. EST
– **BetMGM Sportsbook Line:** Lightning -171, Canucks +143
– **Over/Under:** 6.5
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### Bottom Line
The Vancouver Canucks enter this matchup having lost three consecutive games. They currently hold an 8-9-2 overall record and are 5-4-1 on the road this season. Notably, the Canucks have a strong record of 7-2-2 when scoring at least three goals.
On the other side, the Tampa Bay Lightning boast a solid 9-6-2 record overall, including a balanced 4-4-0 record at home. Tampa Bay has scored 52 goals while allowing 49, giving them a modest +3 goal differential.
Sunday’s game marks the first meeting of the season between these two teams.
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### Top Performers
– **Lightning:**
– *Anthony Cirelli* leads with seven goals and four assists.
– *Brandon Hagel* has been impressive recently, tallying seven goals and six assists over his last 10 games.
– **Canucks:**
– *Kiefer Sherwood* stands out with 11 goals and one assist.
– *Brock Boeser* has contributed five goals and five assists in his past 10 games.
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### Last 10 Games
– **Lightning:**
The Lightning have gone 8-2-0, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.3 assists, 4.2 penalties, and 10 penalty minutes per game. Defensively, they concede an average of 2.4 goals.
– **Canucks:**
Vancouver has a 4-4-2 record over their last 10 games. They average three goals, 4.9 assists, 3.4 penalties, and 7.9 penalty minutes per game while allowing 3.5 goals against on average.
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### Injuries
– **Lightning:** None listed.
– **Canucks:** None listed.
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This matchup promises to be competitive as both teams look to gain momentum. The Lightning will hope to capitalize on their home ice advantage, while the Canucks aim to snap their losing streak and improve their record on the road.
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