The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-1) take on the Detroit Red Wings (3-1) as a part of Friday's NHL slate, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena and broadcast on ESPN+.
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Lightning vs. Red Wings: Oct. 17 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Venue: Little Caesars 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 | 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 |
Red Wings' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 21st |
| Shots | 27.4 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 15th |
| Power Play % | 27.43% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 70.27% | 32nd |
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Lightning vs. Red Wings Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov, a leading offensive player a season ago for Tampa Bay, posted 121 points on the season.
- Brandon Hagel had 35 goals and 55 assists for Tampa Bay last season, totaling 90 points (1.1 per game).
- Tampa Bay's scoring effort last season was aided by Brayden Point's 90 points, including 40 assists.
- In the 63 games Andrei Vasilevskiy played a season ago, his save percentage was .921, fourth-best in the league.
Red Wings
- Lucas Raymond's 27 goals and 53 assists in 82 games for Detroit last season added up to 80 total points.
- Dylan Larkin amassed 70 points last season, with 30 goals and 40 assists.
- Detroit's Alex DeBrincat was among the top offensive players on the team with 70 total points (39 goals and 31 assists).
- Cam Talbot had a .900 save percentage (29th in the league) last season, allowing 129 goals (2.9 goals against average). He compiled a 21-19-5 record.
Lightning vs. Red Wings Injury Report
Lightning
Nicholas Paul: Out (Upper Body),
Zemgus Girgensons: Out (Undisclosed),
Max Crozier: Out (Undisclosed),
Niko Huuhtanen: Out (Undisclosed)
Red Wings
Nate Danielson: Out (Undisclosed),
Shai Buium: Out (Undisclosed),
Lucas Raymond: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Devils | L 5-3 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Bruins | W 4-3 | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Capitals | L 3-2 | Away |
| 10/17/2025 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 10/25/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
Red Wings' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | Home |
| 10/13/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/15/2025 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 10/17/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 10/19/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 10/22/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |