NHL play on Saturday features a matchup in Tampa, Florida between the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-11-2) and New York Rangers (16-17-1) at Amalie Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in seventh place and the Rangers are 12th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Rangers: Dec. 28 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 28, 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 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.94 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.78 | 7th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 28 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 27.08% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.22% | 14th |
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.82 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.5 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.7 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 18.68% | 21st |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.32% | 4th |
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Lightning vs. Rangers Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been imperative to Tampa Bay's offense this season, recording 49 points in 30 games.
- With 16 goals and 23 assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the top offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 39 points (1.2 per game).
- On 65 shots (for 22 goals) and 17 assists, Brayden Point has created 39 points this season.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 15 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 61 goals with 615 saves.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has totaled 36 points (1.1 per game) for New York, with 15 goals and 21 assists in 32 games (playing 18:26 per game).
- Adam Fox is a leading scorer for New York with 26 total points this season. He has scored one goal and added 25 assists in 34 games.
- Will Cuylle has 24 points so far, including 11 goals and 13 assists.
- Igor Shesterkin is 11-13-1 in 25 games this season, conceding 69 goals (2.9 goals against average) with 716 saves and a .912 save percentage (12th in the league).
Lightning vs. Rangers Injury Report
Lightning
Mikey Eyssimont: Questionable (Lower Body),
Conor Geekie: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Janis Moser: Out (Lower Body)
Rangers
None
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | Blues | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Panthers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Panthers | W 4-0 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Kings | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2024 | Stars | W 3-1 | Away |
| 12/22/2024 | Hurricanes | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Devils | L 5-0 | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/30/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 1/4/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |