Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche Faceoff at Ball Arena

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to take on the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can maintain the momentum from recent victories. The upcoming clash scheduled for February 15 is set to be a pivotal game for both teams.

The Lightning's performance in their last game against the Dallas Stars on February 11 was nothing short of impressive. With a solid 3-1 victory, they displayed a balanced attack and formidable defense. The team's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities was evident as they converted 10 percent of their shots into goals while keeping giveaways to just 14. Their goaltender played an instrumental role with a save percentage of nearly 97 percent, stopping all but one of the shots he faced.

Comparatively, the Avalanche have had some struggles in their recent matchup against San Jose Sharks on February 10. They were shut out with a scoreline that read an unfavorable 5-0 against them. Their shooting percentage stood at zero as none of their shots found the back of the net despite having taken as many as Tampa did in its last game (30 shots). Moreover, faceoff wins were scarce for Colorado, winning only about 31 percent compared to Tampa's near-even split.

The statistics suggest that TBL has an edge over COL when it comes to offensive efficiency and goaltending stability – two crucial aspects that could determine the outcome of this encounter. The Lightning have shown they can strike efficiently and defend staunchly when it matters most.

However, hockey fans know all too well that past performances don't guarantee future results; every game writes its own story. That said, if TBL maintains its disciplined play style and continues leveraging its strengths – particularly in powerplay situations where they've shown remarkable efficiency – they stand a good chance at overcoming COL in their own backyard.

Fans looking forward to witnessing this exciting matchup can tune into ESPN+, TVAS or BSSUN among other networks on February 15 at Ball Arena starting at 9:00 PM EST (7:00 PM local time).