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The Monday NHL slate features the Tampa Bay Lightning (5-3) hosting the Nashville Predators (3-5) at Amalie Arena, starting at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are sixth in the Eastern Conference and the Predators rank 14th in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Predators: Oct. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.88 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 8th |
| Shots | 27.8 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 17.86% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.43% | 27th |
Predators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.63 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 24th |
| Shots | 35.6 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 17.24% | 20th |
| Penalty Kill % | 92.31% | 2nd |
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Lightning vs. Predators Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with 13 points. He has averaged 1.0 goal per game, shooting 25.8%.
- Anthony Cirelli has one goal and nine assists for Tampa Bay to compile 10 total points (1.3 per game).
- On 19 shots (for six goals) and four assists, Brandon Hagel has recorded 10 points this season.
- Across seven games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 4-3-0. During those games, he's allowed 17 goals while recording 147 saves.
Predators
- Filip Forsberg has scored four goals (0.5 per game) and collected four assists (0.5 per game), contributing to the Nashville offense with eight total points (1.0 per game). He averages 5.0 shots per game, shooting 10%.
- Ryan O'Reilly has racked up seven total points (0.9 per game) this season. He has two goals and five assists.
- Luke Evangelista has five points so far, including one goal and four assists.
- Juuse Saros is 2-4-0 on the season, allowing 16 goals (2.7 goals against average) and collecting 158 saves with a .908 save percentage (21st in the league).
Lightning vs. Predators Injury Report
Lightning
None
Predators
Spencer Stastney: Out (Personal),
Austin Roest: Out (Undisclosed)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | Devils | W 8-5 | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Wild | L 4-2 | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Capitals | W 3-0 | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Wild | - | Away |
| 11/3/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
Predators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/22/2024 | Bruins | W 4-0 | Home |
| 10/25/2024 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 4-3 | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/31/2024 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 11/2/2024 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 11/4/2024 | Kings | - | Home |