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Sunday's NHL play will see the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-3) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (18-18-8), starting at 5:00 PM ET at PPG Paints Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank sixth while the Penguins are 10th in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Penguins: Jan. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints 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 | 3.65 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.75 | 9th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 25.83% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.08% | 9th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 32nd |
| Shots | 28.4 | 14th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.5 | 30th |
| Power Play % | 25.58% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.03% | 16th |
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Lightning vs. Penguins Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov has been critical to Tampa Bay's offense this season, registering 58 points in 38 games.
- With 25 goals and 22 assists, Brayden Point is one of the top offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 47 points (1.2 per game).
- With 46 points through 40 games (19 goals and 27 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offense this season.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 18 wins and 12 losses this season while giving up 73 goals with 778 saves.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has scored 12 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 35 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Pittsburgh offense with 47 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 2.9 shots per game, shooting 9.4%.
- Rickard Rakell is a top offensive contributor for Pittsburgh with 35 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and added 14 assists in 44 games.
- Bryan Rust has 32 points so far, including 16 goals and 16 assists.
- Tristan Jarry has an .890 save percentage (52nd in the league), with 502 total saves, conceding 63 goals (3.3 goals against average). He has put together an 8-6-4 record this season.
Lightning vs. Penguins Injury Report
Lightning
Janis Moser: Out (Lower Body)
Penguins
Evgeni Malkin: Questionable (Upper Body),
Phillip Tomasino: Out (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Hurricanes | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Bruins | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Devils | L 3-2 | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 1/18/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2025 | Blue Jackets | L 4-3 | Home |
| 1/9/2025 | Oilers | W 5-3 | Home |
| 1/11/2025 | Senators | L 5-0 | Home |
| 1/12/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Kraken | - | Home |
| 1/17/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |