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NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets, October 29th

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By Joe Rendace · Last Word on Sports

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:12 PM

Key Things to Know

Last Word On Hockey previews the October 29 matchup between Tampa Bay and Winnipeg, predicting a 4-2 Lightning victory.
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter the contest with a 7-3-1 record after Nikita Kucherov set the franchise points record.
The Winnipeg Jets have lost five consecutive games, with each defeat coming by just a single goal.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Winnipeg Jets on October 29 at Benchmark International Arena. Tampa Bay enters the matchup with a 7-3-1 record following a road swing where Nikita Kucherov became the franchise's all-time points leader. Meanwhile, the struggling Jets arrive at 4-4-3 after suffering five consecutive one-goal defeats, including a 2-1 loss to Montreal in the Heritage Classic.

Writer Joe Rendace predicts a 4-2 victory for the Lightning, noting their offensive depth and home-ice advantage. The Jets continue to navigate offensive struggles and the absence of injured defenseman Josh Morrissey, while relying heavily on Kyle Connor and Gabriel Vilardi for scoring output.

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NHL Predictions: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets, October 29th

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