NHL action on Tuesday features the Tampa Bay Lightning (40-25-5) hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins (29-32-11) at Amalie Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are fifth (with 85 points) and the Penguins 14th (69 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Penguins: March 25 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, March 25, 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 | 3.47 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.7 | 8th |
| Shots | 28.9 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.2 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 25.76% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.02% | 7th |
Penguins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.94 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.54 | 30th |
| Shots | 28.3 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 30.6 | 29th |
| Power Play % | 24.49% | 11th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.25% | 18th |
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Lightning vs. Penguins Top Players
Lightning
- One of Tampa Bay's top offensive players this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has recorded 97 points in 66 games.
- Brandon Hagel is another of Tampa Bay's top contributors currently with 77 total points (32 goals and 45 assists) to his name.
- On 162 shots (for 34 goals) and 34 assists, Brayden Point has recorded 68 points this season.
- In the 55 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .919, the third-best in the league.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has put up 78 points (1.1 per game) for Pittsburgh, with 25 goals and 53 assists in 70 games (playing 19:47 per game).
- Rickard Rakell has helped lead the attack for Pittsburgh this season with 32 goals and 29 assists.
- Bryan Rust has earned 25 goals on the season, chipping in 28 assists.
- Alex Nedeljkovic is 13-14-5 in 34 games this season, conceding 103 goals (3.2 goals against average) with 865 saves and an .894 save percentage (50th in the league).
Lightning vs. Penguins Injury Report
Lightning
None
Penguins
Pierre-Olivier Joseph: Out (Upper Body),
Ryan Shea: Out (Upper Body),
Emil Bemstrom: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Thomas Novak: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2025 | Stars | W 3-2 | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | L 6-4 | Away |
| 3/23/2025 | Golden Knights | L 4-2 | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Islanders | - | Home |
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/18/2025 | Islanders | L 4-2 | Home |
| 3/21/2025 | Blue Jackets | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/23/2025 | Panthers | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 3/27/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Blues | - | Away |