Tampa Bay Lightning Strikes Nationwide Arena: A Clash with Columbus Blue Jackets

As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent trend of success. The upcoming match, scheduled for February 11th, will be a test of the Lightning's ability to maintain their momentum on the road.

Analyzing past performances, Tampa Bay has shown a strong offensive presence. In their last three games, they have scored an impressive total of 13 goals. Their shooting percentage was particularly notable in the game against St. Louis Blues where they achieved an 18 percent success rate from shots taken. This scoring prowess was backed by a solid defense that allowed only six goals across these matches.

The powerplay unit has been effective as well, converting on four out of ten opportunities in their recent victory over Vegas Golden Knights. The team's penalty kill also stood out during this stretch; they successfully neutralized five out of six penalties faced against St. Louis Blues.

Faceoffs have been another area where Tampa Bay has excelled; winning 58 percent against St. Louis and maintaining over a 50 percent win rate in two out of three past games is indicative of their control over puck possession—a critical factor that could influence the outcome at Nationwide Arena.

Goaltending remains a cornerstone for Tampa Bay with save percentages consistently at or near 100 percent in even-strength situations across these games, showcasing reliability between the pipes which will be crucial in countering Columbus' attack.

While statistics paint a promising picture for Tampa Bay Lightning fans, hockey is played on ice and not paper—every game brings its own challenges and unpredictability.

The match will take place at Nationwide Arena and can be watched live on ESPN+ for national viewers or BSSUN channel 653 for those following away coverage on February 11th.