NHL action on Wednesday includes the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-13-3) visiting the Anaheim Ducks (21-16-2) at Honda Center, starting at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning sit in fifth place in the Eastern Conference. The Ducks are sixth in the Western Conference.
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Lightning vs. Ducks: Dec. 31 Viewing Options
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 4 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Anaheim, California
- Venue: Honda Center
- 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 | 3.29 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.63 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.4 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 7th |
| Power Play % | 16.26% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.27% | 2nd |
Ducks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.51 | 32nd |
| Shots | 31 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 21st |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.78% | 27th |
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Lightning vs. Ducks Top Players
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay's leading contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 16.2%.
- Jake Guentzel is another of Tampa Bay's top contributors currently with 39 total points (18 goals and 21 assists) to his name.
- Through 33 games, Brandon Hagel has proven himself as an important offensive option for Tampa Bay. He has 31 points (18 goals and 13 assists).
- In 23 games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (14-7-2) has allowed 52 goals.
Ducks
- Leo Carlsson has scored 17 goals (0.4 per game) and put up 24 assists (0.6 per game), contributing to the Anaheim offense with 41 total points (1.1 per game). He averages 2.4 shots per game, shooting 18.1%.
- Troy Terry has collected 38 points this season, with 12 goals and 26 assists.
- Cutter Gauthier's 19 goals and 19 assists add up to 38 points this season.
- Lukas Dostal is 13-9-1 on the season, allowing 71 goals (3.1 goals against average) and amassing 570 saves with an .889 save percentage (46th in the league).
Lightning vs. Ducks Injury Report
Lightning
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Elbow),
Emil Martinsen Lilleberg: Out (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed),
Scott Sabourin: Out (Undisclosed)
Ducks
Radko Gudas: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Frank Vatrano: Day-To-Day (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Blues | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Canadiens | W 5-4 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Ducks | - | Away |
| 1/1/2026 | Kings | - | Away |
| 1/3/2026 | Sharks | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Kraken | L 3-1 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Kings | L 6-1 | Away |
| 12/29/2025 | Sharks | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Wild | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/6/2026 | Flyers | - | Away |