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The Thursday NHL slate includes the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-10-2) visiting the Calgary Flames (14-10-5) at Scotiabank Saddledome, starting at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are eighth (with 30 points) in the Eastern Conference and the Flames are ninth (33 points) in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Flames: Dec. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Calgary, Alberta
- Venue: Scotiabank Saddledome
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.81 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.96 | 11th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 25.32% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.26% | 15th |
Flames' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.59 | 26th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.97 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.8 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 74.16% | 26th |
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Lightning vs. Flames Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors this season with 37 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 14.4%.
- Having scored 12 goals and adding 19 assists, Brandon Hagel is an important piece of the offense for Tampa Bay through 26 games.
- Through 22 games, Brayden Point has proven himself as a scoring option for Tampa Bay. He has 30 points (18 goals and 12 assists).
- In the 22 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .910, 18th in the league.
Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau has scored 10 goals (0.3 per game) and dished out nine assists (0.3 per game), fueling the Calgary offense with 19 total points (0.7 per game). He averages 1.7 shots per game, shooting 20.8%.
- Nazem Kadri has helped lead the offense for Calgary this season with eight goals and 10 assists.
- MacKenzie Weegar's four goals and 12 assists add up to 16 points this season.
- Daniel Vladar is 6-5-4 in 15 games this season, conceding 42 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 368 saves and an .898 save percentage (38th in the league).
Lightning vs. Flames Injury Report
Lightning
Erik Cernak: Questionable (Lower Body),
Anthony Cirelli: Questionable (Upper Body)
Flames
Justin Kirkland: Out For Season (Lower Body),
Anthony Mantha: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Sharks | W 8-1 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Canucks | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Oilers | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Flames | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Blues | - | Home |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2024 | Blues | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/8/2024 | Stars | L 6-2 | Away |
| 12/10/2024 | Predators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/17/2024 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Senators | - | Home |