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The New Jersey Devils (5-2-1) host the Tampa Bay Lightning (3-2) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey on October 22, 2024, starting at 6:45 PM ET on ESPN+. The Devils sit in first place in the Eastern Conference with 11 points and the Lightning rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 6 points.
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Devils vs. Lightning: Oct. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.38 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 7th |
| Shots | 30.1 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 20.69% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 90.48% | 3rd |
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.6 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 13th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 13.64% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.68% | 24th |
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Devils vs. Lightning Top Players
Devils
- A leading offensive player this season for New Jersey, Stefan Noesen has recorded eight points.
- With five goals and three assists, Nico Hischier is one of the most important offensive options for New Jersey with his eight points (1.0 per game).
- With seven points through eight games (two goals and five assists), Timo Meier has been an important part of New Jersey's offensive efforts this season.
- In six games played this season, Jacob Markstrom (3-2-1) has allowed 18 goals.
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has put up 10 points (2.0 per game) for Tampa Bay, with seven goals and three assists in five games (playing 21:46 per game).
- Victor Hedman has racked up six points this season, with zero goals and six assists.
- Nicholas Paul has five points so far, including two goals and three assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is 3-2-0 this season, compiling 101 saves and giving up 14 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .878 save percentage (44th in the league).
Devils vs. Lightning Injury Report
Devils
Topias Vilen: Out (Upper Body),
Luke Hughes: Out (Shoulder),
Brett Pesce: Out (Fibula),
Santeri Hatakka: Out (Shoulder)
Lightning
Gabriel Fortier: Out (Undisclosed)
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Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | Hurricanes | L 4-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2024 | Senators | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Capitals | L 6-5 | Home |
| 10/22/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/24/2024 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 10/25/2024 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 10/27/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2024 | Golden Knights | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/19/2024 | Senators | L 5-4 | Away |
| 10/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Devils | - | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Predators | - | Home |