The Tampa Bay Lightning face a tough test tonight as they take on the Metropolitan Division-leading New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.
Tampa Bay will be looking to bounce back from their loss on Monday to the Toronto Maple Leafs and break their two-game losing streak. Last season, the Lightning swept the three-game series against the Devils, with Nikita Kucherov leading the charge with 8 points.
Tonight’s Matchup
- Date: October 22, 2024
- Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Prudential Center
- TV: FanDuel Sports
- Radio: 102.5 The Bone
Upcoming Milestones:
Several Lightning players are nearing career milestones, including Cam Atkinson (250 goals), Anthony Cirelli (100 goals), and Victor Hedman (passing Steven Stamkos for 2nd-most assists in Lightning history).
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Did You Know?
- Kucherov is on a five-game point streak to start the season.
- Nick Paul has matched his point total from the first five games of last season.
- Hedman is tied for second among NHL defensemen in assists.
- Mitchell Chaffee is on a three-game point streak.
The Lightning will aim to overcome their recent struggles and continue their winning streak against the Devils.
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