The Tampa Bay Lightning (30-13-4) host the San Jose Sharks (25-20-3) at Benchmark International Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning have won four straight at home.
Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.
Before this matchup, here's who we predict to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey contest.
Over the last 10 contests, the Sharks have recorded a 7-3-0 record after putting up 36 total goals (nine power-play goals on 33 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 27.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 35 goals in those games.
Lightning vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final result of Lightning 4, Sharks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-300)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 30-13-4 overall and 6-4-10 in overtime games.
- Tampa Bay is 7-7-2 (16 points) in its 16 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they went 1-2-1 (three points).
- Tampa Bay has scored a pair of goals in 11 games this season (3-5-3 record, nine points).
- The Lightning have scored more than two goals 30 times, and are 26-4-0 in those games (to record 52 points).
- In the 15 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 10-3-2 to register 22 points.
- In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 13-9-3 (29 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 21 games, going 16-4-1 to record 33 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 11-3-14 record in overtime matchups this season and a 25-20-3 overall record.
- San Jose has earned 28 points (13-4-2) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in six games and they lost every time.
- When San Jose has scored two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-5-1 record).
- The Sharks have scored at least three goals in 31 games, earning 48 points from those contests.
- This season, San Jose has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 19 games has a record of 11-7-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 6-6-0 (12 points).
- The Sharks' opponents have had more shots in 35 games. The Sharks finished 18-14-3 in those contests (39 points).
Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.
Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.49 | Goals Scored | 3.13 | 16th |
| 2nd | 2.51 | Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 30th |
| 20th | 27.4 | Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| 6th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.7 | 30th |
| 16th | 20.13% | Power Play % | 20% | 17th |
| 3rd | 84.11% | Penalty Kill % | 77.33% | 25th |
Lightning vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
Sign up for ESPN+ to watch the Lightning square off against Sharks.