The NHL slate on Monday features a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning (19-13-3) and the St. Louis Blues (14-15-8), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena and broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 41 points and the Blues are 10th in the Western Conference with 36 points.
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Lightning vs. Blues: Dec. 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 22, 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+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.23 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.66 | 6th |
| Shots | 27.9 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 6th |
| Power Play % | 16.07% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.07% | 4th |
Blues' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.54 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.38 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 18.37% | 19th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.42% | 25th |
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Lightning vs. Blues Top Players
Lightning
- One of Tampa Bay's top offensive players this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has recorded 43 points in 31 games.
- Having scored 17 goals and adding 19 assists, Jake Guentzel is an important piece of the offense for Tampa Bay through 35 games.
- Through 32 games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as a scoring option for Tampa Bay. He has 31 points (18 goals and 13 assists).
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 12 wins and 7 losses this season while giving up 49 goals with 500 saves.
Blues
- Robert Thomas' nine goals and 18 assists in 33 games for St. Louis add up to 27 total points on the season.
- Pavel Buchnevich has racked up 19 points this season, with five goals and 14 assists.
- Justin Faulk has 19 points so far, including nine goals and 10 assists.
- Jordan Binnington is 7-8-6 on the season, allowing 67 goals (3.4 goals against average) and amassing 462 saves with an .873 save percentage (60th in the league).
Lightning vs. Blues Injury Report
Lightning
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Brandon Hagel: Out (Upper Body),
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow)
Blues
Nathan Walker: Out (Upper Body),
Dylan Holloway: Out (Ankle),
Nick Bjugstad: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jimmy Snuggerud: Out (Wrist),
Jordan Kyrou: Out (Lower Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15/2025 | Panthers | L 5-2 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Kings | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Hurricanes | W 6-4 | Home |
| 12/22/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
Blues' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2025 | Jets | W 1-0 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Rangers | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Panthers | W 6-2 | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
| 12/27/2025 | Predators | - | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Avalanche | - | Away |