The Saturday NHL slate features the Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1) hosting the New Jersey Devils (0-1) at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Lightning vs. Devils: Oct. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Benchmark International Arena
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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 |
Devils' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.93 | 20th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.68 | 5th |
| Shots | 28.1 | 17th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 28.24% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.67% | 2nd |
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Lightning vs. Devils Top Players
Lightning
- One of Tampa Bay's top offensive options a season ago was Nikita Kucherov, who posted 121 points in 78 games.
- Brandon Hagel was another of Tampa Bay's top contributors last season, posting 90 total points (35 goals and 55 assists).
- Tampa Bay's scoring effort last season was aided by Brayden Point's 90 points, including 40 assists.
- Last season for Tampa Bay, Andrei Vasilevskiy (38-20-5) registered a 2.2 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .921.
Devils
- Jesper Bratt collected 21 goals and 67 assists in 81 games for New Jersey last season, resulting in 88 points.
- Jack Hughes helped lead the offense for New Jersey last season with 27 goals and 43 assists.
- Nico Hischier had 35 goals last season, and 33 assists.
- Jacob Markstrom had a 26-16-6 record last season, with a .900 save percentage (30th in the league). He gave up 121 goals (2.5 goals against average).
Lightning vs. Devils Injury Report
Lightning
Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),
Niko Huuhtanen: Out (Undisclosed),
Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Undisclosed)
Devils
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Juho Lammikko: Out (Undisclosed),
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Seamus Casey: Out (Lower Body),
Stefan Noesen: Out (Groin),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Hand)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Senators | L 5-4 | Home |
| 10/11/2025 | Devils | - | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 | Hurricanes | L 6-3 | Away |
| 10/11/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 10/13/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/16/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |