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Thursday's NHL slate will see the Tampa Bay Lightning (2-0) hit the ice against the Vegas Golden Knights (3-1), starting at 7:00 PM ET at Amalie Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Lightning vs. Golden Knights: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.51 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 22nd |
| Shots | 29.3 | 21st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.6 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 28.63% | 1st |
| Penalty Kill % | 83.33% | 5th |
Golden Knights' 2023-24 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| Shots | 31.1 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 20.24% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.34% | 16th |
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Lightning vs. Golden Knights Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov was imperative to Tampa Bay's offense last season, recording 144 points in 81 games.
- With 46 goals and 44 assists, Brayden Point was among the most important contributors for Tampa Bay (90 points, 1.1 per game).
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort last season was aided by Jake Guentzel's 90 points, including 47 assists.
- Last season for Tampa Bay, Andrei Vasilevskiy (30-20-2) posted a 2.9 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .900.
Golden Knights
- Jack Eichel's 31 goals and 37 assists in 63 games for Vegas last season added up to 68 total points.
- William Karlsson racked up 60 points last season, with 30 goals and 30 assists.
- Mark Stone was a key player on offense for Vegas with 16 goals and 37 assists.
- Ilya Samsonov was 23-7-8 last season, conceding 120 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .890 save percentage (53rd in the league).
Lightning vs. Golden Knights Injury Report
Lightning
Gabriel Fortier: Out (Undisclosed)
Golden Knights
William Karlsson: Out (Undisclosed),
Jakub Demek: Out (Undisclosed),
Jordan Gustafson: Out (Undisclosed),
Lukas Cormier: Out (Undisclosed),
Victor Olofsson: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Hurricanes | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/15/2024 | Canucks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2024 | Golden Knights | - | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 10/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
Golden Knights' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2024 | Blues | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/13/2024 | Ducks | W 3-1 | Home |
| 10/15/2024 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Kings | - | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Senators | - | Home |