The Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-6) visit the New York Rangers (36-33-7) during Monday's NHL schedule, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning are fourth (with 94 points) and the Rangers ninth (79 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Rangers: April 7 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: New York City, New York
- Venue: Madison Square Garden
- 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 | 3.54 | 2nd |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.7 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 24.77% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.87% | 5th |
Rangers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.03 | 19th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.7 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 17.17% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.42% | 8th |
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Lightning vs. Rangers Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors this season with 111 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 13.1%.
- Brandon Hagel has 82 points (34 goals, 48 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Through 71 games, Brayden Point has proven himself as a contributor for Tampa Bay. He has 76 points (39 goals and 37 assists).
- In 59 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (36-20-3) has allowed 126 goals.
Rangers
- Artemi Panarin has scored 34 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 47 assists (0.6 per game), fueling the New York offense with 81 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 2.9 shots per game, shooting 15.4%.
- Jonathan Tanner Miller is one of the top contributors for New York with 61 total points (0.9 per game), with 19 goals and 42 assists in 66 games.
- New York's Adam Fox is among the leaders on the team with 56 total points (nine goals and 47 assists).
- Igor Shesterkin is 25-27-5 this season, collecting 1467 saves and allowing 156 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .904 save percentage (25th in the league).
Lightning vs. Rangers Injury Report
Lightning
None
Rangers
Adam Edstrom: Out (Lower Body),
K'Andre Miller: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Arthur Kaliyev: Out For Season (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/1/2025 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Away |
| 4/3/2025 | Senators | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Sabres | L 3-2 | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 4/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 4/11/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 4/13/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/29/2025 | Sharks | W 6-1 | Away |
| 4/2/2025 | Wild | W 5-4 | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Devils | L 4-0 | Away |
| 4/7/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 4/9/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 4/10/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 4/12/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |