The Tampa Bay Lightning (4-2) hit the ice against the Minnesota Wild (4-0-2) in NHL play on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET at Amalie Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The Wild rank third in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Wild: Oct. 24 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 24, 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 | 4.33 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.33 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.5 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 20.83% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 68.18% | 29th |
Wild's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 1.83 | 2nd |
| Shots | 29.2 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 22nd |
| Power Play % | 33.33% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.00% | 23rd |
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Lightning vs. Wild Top Players
Lightning
- A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 11 points.
- Anthony Cirelli is another of Tampa Bay's top contributors currently with eight total points (one goal and seven assists) to his name.
- Through six games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as a contributor for Tampa Bay. He has eight points (five goals and three assists).
- In five games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (3-2-0) has given up 14 goals.
Wild
- Kirill Kaprizov's 10 points make him an important offensive option for Minnesota. He has recorded two goals and eight assists in six games.
- Matthew Boldy has racked up eight points this season, with three goals and five assists.
- Mats Zuccarello has seven points so far, including four goals and three assists.
- Filip Gustavsson has a .952 save percentage (second-best in the league), with 138 total saves, conceding seven goals (1.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 4-0-1 record this season.
Lightning vs. Wild Injury Report
Lightning
Gabriel Fortier: Out (Undisclosed)
Wild
Troy Grosenick: Out For Season (Knee),
Graeme Clarke: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Hartman: Questionable (Upper Body),
Jared Spurgeon: Questionable (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2024 | Senators | L 5-4 | Away |
| 10/21/2024 | Maple Leafs | L 5-2 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Devils | W 8-5 | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/26/2024 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 10/28/2024 | Predators | - | Home |
| 10/30/2024 | Avalanche | - | Away |
Wild's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2024 | Blues | W 4-1 | Away |
| 10/19/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 3-1 | Away |
| 10/22/2024 | Panthers | W 5-1 | Away |
| 10/24/2024 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/26/2024 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 10/29/2024 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 11/1/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |