The Tampa Bay Lightning (3-0-0) head north of the border to face the Ottawa Senators (2-1-0) at Canadian Tire Centre on Saturday afternoon. The Lightning will aim to extend their winning streak to start the season as they open Atlantic Division play.
Historically, the Senators have held the edge in this matchup, winning three of four games against the Lightning last season. Overall, Tampa Bay is 50-55-11 all-time against Ottawa, including a 22-31-5 record on the road.
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Key Players to Watch:
- Lightning: Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning in all-time scoring against the Senators with 48 points (13 goals, 35 assists). Brayden Point has a knack for finding the net against Ottawa, scoring 17 goals in 24 career games.
- Senators: Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk are off to strong starts this season, leading the Senators in scoring with 6 points each.
Goaltending Matchup:
Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to get the start for Tampa Bay. He holds a 10-6-0 career record against Ottawa, but his .895 save percentage suggests he’s had some struggles against the Senators in the past.
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Lightning Milestones on the Horizon:
Several Lightning players are approaching significant career milestones:
- Anthony Cirelli: Needs 2 goals to reach 100 career goals.
- Zemgus Girgensons: Needs 1 assist to reach 100 career assists.
- Brandon Hagel: Needs 4 games to reach 300 career games.
- Victor Hedman: Needs 7 assists to pass Steven Stamkos for 2nd-most assists in Lightning history.
- Brayden Point: Needs 7 games to pass Tyler Johnson for 9th-most games played in Lightning history.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy: Needs 4 wins to reach 300 career wins.
Game Information:
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Canadian Tire Centre
- TV: Bally Sports
- Radio: 102.5 The Bone
This game promises to be a test for the undefeated Lightning as they face a tough opponent in the Senators.
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