2019-20 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round – Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1 Preview & Pick

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COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS @ TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING FACTS

When is Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning taking place? Tuesday 11^th August, 2020 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning taking place? Scotiabank Arena, Toronto

What channel is Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning on? Most NHL matches are televised live on either Premier Sports or FreeSports in the UK, while certain matches are televised on BT Sport

Where can I stream Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning? If televised on Premier Sports or FreeSport, subscribers can stream this match live via Premier Player. If televised on BT Sport, subscribers can stream the match live via the BT Sport Player & app

Where can I get tickets for Columbus Blue Jackets @ Tampa Bay Lightning? This match will be played behind closed doors

COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS @ TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING PREDICTION

Columbus Blue Jackets reached the Stanley Cup playoffs by eliminating Toronto Maple League 3-2 and the 3-0 win in the deciding game will give them big confidence coming into this series with Tampa Bay Lightning. The Lightning finished second in the Eastern Conference seeding round-robin after losing their final game to the Philadelphia Flyers. They will look to avenge the 4-0 series sweep in the playoffs last year to the Blue Jackets. With the Lightning potentially without key men Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman, they could be under-strength and the Blue Jackets are favoured to take first blood.