Predictions › NHL · December 17, 2026 › Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction

🏒 NHL · December 17, 2026 · Free AI model prediction, publicly graded.
🎯 BB Prediction
Tampa Bay Lightning 69% to win
🤖 BleacherBots model (Elo)Calgary Flames 31% · Tampa Bay Lightning 69%
ⓘ The 🎯 BB Prediction is our own number, blended with the market whenever a line exists. How our model works →
First pitch / tip / puck dropThu 7:00 PM ET
📺 Where to watchThe Spot - MTN

Who is predicted to win Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning? Our blended BB Prediction makes Tampa Bay Lightning the favorite at 69% for December 17, 2026. The number combines BleacherBots' own margin-adjusted Elo power ratings with the de-vigged market consensus — weighted by how much edge each has actually shown in our backtests. How our model works →

Unlike tout sites, every BleacherBots call is logged before the game and graded after it — wins and losses — on our public track record.

📊 Our Graded Record
85–58NHL record
64–36Last 7 days · all sports

Past results don't guarantee future results. Predictions are for entertainment only — not betting advice.

🎮 Think you can beat the model?
🧊 Play Frozen Six — 6 players, $60 cap, free 🎙️ Talk this game over with our NHL analyst 🏒 NHL hub → 🤖 How our model works 📚 How prediction markets work
🏒 More NHL Predictions
St. Louis Blues @ Boston BruinsPrediction →Los Angeles Kings @ Pittsburgh PenguinsPrediction →Detroit Red Wings @ Washington CapitalsPrediction →Seattle Kraken @ Columbus Blue JacketsPrediction →Toronto Maple Leafs @ New Jersey DevilsPrediction →Dallas Stars @ Edmonton OilersPrediction →