The Tampa Bay Lightning (0-0-0) host the Ottawa Senators (0-0-0) as a part of Thursday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Lightning vs. Senators: Oct. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.56 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 4th |
| Shots | 28.5 | 12th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.1 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 25.86% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.55% | 6th |
Senators' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 18th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 13th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 8th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.7% | 13th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.73% | 19th |
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Lightning vs. Senators Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov, a productive offensive player a season ago for Tampa Bay, recorded 121 points on the season.
- Brandon Hagel had 90 points (35 goals, 55 assists), adding significantly to the team's scoring efforts last season.
- In 77 games a season ago, Brayden Point proved to be an important offensive option for Tampa Bay. He racked up 82 points on the year (42 goals and 40 assists).
- In the 63 games Andrei Vasilevskiy played a season ago, his save percentage was .921, fourth-best in the league.
Senators
- Tim Stutzle recorded 24 goals and 55 assists in 82 games for Ottawa last season, resulting in 79 points.
- Drake Batherson totaled 68 total points (0.8 per game) last campaign. He had 26 goals and 42 assists.
- Jake Sanderson had 11 goals last season, plus 47 assists.
- Linus Ullmark had a .910 save percentage (10th-best in the league) last season, allowing 112 goals (2.7 goals against average). He put up a 25-14-3 record.
Lightning vs. Senators Injury Report
Lightning
Victor Hedman: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Erik Cernak: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),
Niko Huuhtanen: Out (Undisclosed),
Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Undisclosed),
Brandon Hagel: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Senators
Tyler Kleven: Out (Undisclosed),
Drake Batherson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Senators | - | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
Senators' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 10/15/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |