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NHL action on Thursday includes a matchup in Ottawa, Ontario between the Tampa Bay Lightning (44-25-5) and Ottawa Senators (39-29-6) at Canadian Tire Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are fourth in the Eastern Conference (93 points), and the Senators are seventh in the Eastern Conference (84 points).
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Lightning vs. Senators: April 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- 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 | 3.59 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.62 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.48% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 4th |
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.86 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.86 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 6th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 16th |
| Power Play % | 23.21% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.25% | 20th |
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Lightning vs. Senators Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors this season with 110 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.7%.
- Having scored 33 goals and adding 48 assists, Brandon Hagel is excelling for Tampa Bay through 74 games.
- Through 69 games, Brayden Point has proven himself as a scoring option for Tampa Bay. He has 75 points (38 goals and 37 assists).
- In 58 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (36-19-3) has given up 124 goals.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle has scored 21 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 50 assists (0.7 per game), fueling the Ottawa offense with 71 total points (one per game). He takes 1.9 shots per game, shooting 14.8%.
- Drake Batherson is a top offensive contributor for Ottawa with 59 total points this season. He has scored 21 goals and added 38 assists in 74 games.
- Brady Tkachuk is a top contributor on offense for Ottawa with 29 goals and 24 assists.
- Linus Ullmark is 21-14-3 in 40 games this season, conceding 104 goals (2.8 goals against average) with 1009 saves and a .907 save percentage (19th in the league).
Lightning vs. Senators Injury Report
Lightning
Luke Glendening: Day-To-Day (Personal)
Senators
Nick Cousins: Out (Knee),
Brady Tkachuk: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/27/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 8-0 | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Islanders | W 5-3 | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | Home |
| 3/30/2025 | Penguins | L 1-0 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Sabres | L 5-2 | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
| 4/8/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |