The Tampa Bay Lightning continue their four-game road trip with a challenging matchup against the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday afternoon.
The Jets have been soaring this season, boasting a 10-1-0 record and sitting atop the Central Division. The Lightning, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a 5-3 loss to the Wild on Friday, which snapped their three-game winning streak.
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Historical Context:
While the Lightning hold a 49-35-14 all-time record against the Jets, Winnipeg has had the upper hand in recent years, winning six of the last eight meetings.
Players to Watch:
- Winnipeg: Kyle Connor leads the Jets with 18 points (9 goals, 9 assists). Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler are also offensive threats for Winnipeg.
- Tampa Bay: Nikita Kucherov paces the Lightning with 18 points (9 goals, 9 assists). Brayden Point is currently riding a four-game point streak.
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Key Matchup:
- Special Teams: The Jets have the NHL’s best power play, clicking at a 45.2% success rate. The Lightning will need to be disciplined and stay out of the penalty box to avoid giving the Jets’ potent power play opportunities.
Milestone Watch:
- Zemgus Girgensons is poised to reach 100 career assists.
- Anthony Cirelli is on the verge of scoring his 100th career goal.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy needs one win to reach 300 career victories.
Goaltending Duel:
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to start for the Lightning. He has a 4-7-1 career record against the Jets.
- Connor Hellebuyck is the likely starter for the Jets. He has been stellar this season, with a .927 save percentage and a 2.20 goals-against average.
Game Details:
- Date: November 3, 2024
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Canada Life Centre
- TV: FanDuel Sports
- Radio: 102.5 The Bone
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