The Tampa Bay Lightning and Columbus Blue Jackets come in tied at a game apiece. The Blue Jackets could easily be up 2-0 in the series but are now fighting not to go down 2-1. Columbus needs to pick it up offensively as they have put up just 2.57 goals a game and are putting up 2.66 goals in their last three games. On the defensive end, they are allowing 2.61 goals and have allowed just two goals a game against Tampa Bay.

The Lightning's offense has slowed down in the playoffs. They scored three times in game one but could come up with just one in a 2-1 loss in game two. During the regular season, they allowed 2.77 goals and in their last five games, they have allowed 2.6 goals.

Both teams have struggled scoring in this series. If either team is going to break out I would expect it to be Tampa Bay more than Columbus. This could be another close game, but Tampa Bay will prevail in this one and take a 2-1 lead.

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