PITTSBURGH, PA. – The Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1) face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-10-3) tonight at PPG Paints Arena, kicking off a three-game season series.
The Lightning are looking to rebound from a recent slump, holding a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. They’ll be facing a Penguins team that has struggled even more, with a 4-4-2 record in their last 10.
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Historically, the Lightning have struggled against the Penguins, holding an all-time record of 45-53-9. However, Tampa Bay will be relying on their offensive firepower, led by Nikita Kucherov, who has been a force on the road this season, recording a point in all eight away games.
Key Matchups to Watch:
- Kucherov vs. Letang: Kucherov’s offensive prowess will be tested against Pittsburgh’s veteran defenseman Kris Letang.
- Vasilevskiy vs. Jarry: A goaltending duel is expected between Andrei Vasilevskiy, who boasts a 10-7-1 career record against Pittsburgh, and Tristan Jarry, who will be looking to shut down the Lightning’s attack.
Lightning Milestones on the Horizon:
- Nikita Kucherov: Needs 1 point to reach 900 career points.
- Brandon Hagel: Needs 2 goals to reach 100 career goals.
- Victor Hedman: Needs 5 assists to pass Martin St. Louis for the most assists in Lightning history.
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