The Thursday NHL slate features the Tampa Bay Lightning (33-20-4) hosting the Calgary Flames (28-21-8) at Amalie Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 70 points and the Flames are ninth in the Western Conference with 64 points.
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Lightning vs. Flames: Feb. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. 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 | 3.58 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 6th |
| Shots | 29 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 27.04% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.28% | 12th |
Flames' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.65 | 28th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.93 | 14th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.82% | 16th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.05% | 28th |
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Lightning vs. Flames Top Players
Lightning
- With 26 goals and 58 assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's top contributors (84 points).
- Brandon Hagel has 28 goals and 37 assists for Tampa Bay to compile 65 total points (1.1 per game).
- With 60 points through 52 games (31 goals and 29 assists), Brayden Point has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offense this season.
- In 45 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (27-15-3) has given up 100 goals.
Flames
- Jonathan Huberdeau has scored 22 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 21 assists (0.4 per game), contributing to the Calgary offense with 43 total points (0.8 per game). He averages 1.9 shots per game, shooting 20.6%.
- Nazem Kadri is one of the impact players on offense for Calgary with 43 total points (0.8 per game), with 19 goals and 24 assists in 57 games.
- MacKenzie Weegar has netted six goals on the season, chipping in 26 assists.
- Dustin Wolf has a 20-11-3 record this season, with a .913 save percentage (11th in the league). He has 929 saves, and has allowed 89 goals (2.6 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Flames Injury Report
Lightning
Jonas Johansson: Day-To-Day (Lower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9/2025 | Canadiens | W 5-3 | Away |
| 2/23/2025 | Kraken | W 4-1 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Oilers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 2/27/2025 | Flames | - | Home |
| 3/1/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 3/3/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Home |
Flames' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8/2025 | Kraken | L 3-2 | Home |
| 2/23/2025 | Sharks | W 3-2 | Home |
| 2/25/2025 | Capitals | W 3-1 | Away |
| 2/27/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/1/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 3/2/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 3/4/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |