Analyzing Thursday’s Winnipeg Jets at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

Thursday night felt like an awkward high-five for the Winnipeg Jets. Although they intended to make good contact, they just couldn’t hit the mark. The Jets lost just their second game of the season (15-2-0) and watched their seven-game winning streak come to an end after dropping a 4-1 decision to the Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Winnipeg Jets left wing Kyle Connor (81) skates around Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) during a matchup in Tampa last season Kucherov is expected to get a lot of ice time in tonight’s game. (Chris O’Meara/Associated Press files)