<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a></strong> had previously hinted at where the next Winter Classic would take place, and <strong>commissioner Gary Bettman stated it was taking place in a surprising location, that’d shock everybody</strong>. After much buzz and rumored matchups, the league announced the <strong>2026 Winter Classic and 2026 Stadium Series</strong>, featuring two Original Six franchises, the <strong>New York Rangers and Boston Bruins</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>These news were just what fans in Manhattan and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-bruins">Boston</a> needed</strong>. Both teams are going through really rough stretches in the 2024-25 NHL campaign, and perhaps having something to look forward to next season is in their best interest.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> are mired in the bottom of the Metro Division, <strong>having lost fourteen of their past twenty games. </strong>New York hasn’t won in consecutive outings since November 20. <strong>The Broadway Blueshirts are falling apart</strong>, and looking soulless in the concrete jungle.</p>



<p>The present isn’t much kinder to Boston, though. The Bruins have lost five in a row, and <strong>are stumbling down from the top of the Atlantic into a battlefield for the wildcard berths</strong>.</p>



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<p>Regardless, both franchises still group large markets and fanbases<strong>, and are pivotal for the NHL, in terms of audience and revenue.</strong> Thus, it came as no surprise when they were named to participate in next season’s outdoor games. However, what was truly surprising was the location the league chose.</p>


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<p><strong>The 2026 Winter Classic will take place in Miami, Florida. </strong>Yes, you read that right. <strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a> are set to host the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park on January 2.</strong> The game promises to be a significant challenge and a rematch of the 2023 Eastern Conference Final. However, an even greater odyssey awaits the league: ensuring the ice rink stays frozen in the heart of South Florida.</p>



<h2>Stadium Series</h2>



<p>The NHL’s Stadium Series, the second outdoor event of the league, will stay in Florida in 2026, as well. <strong>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a> will take on the Boston Bruins on February 1 at Raymond James Stadium</strong>. The Buccaneers boat will witness its waters froze over, as the Bruins and Lightning clash on the ice.</p>



<p>The two sides last met in the postseason during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs, when Tampa Bay gentleman swept Boston in the second round, <strong>enroute to their second Stanley Cup in franchise history.</strong></p>



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<h2>How many times did each team appear in an outdoor game?</h2>



<p>The Florida Panthers will feature in an outdoor game for the first time during the 2026 Winter Classic. With their appearance, <strong>the Utah Hockey Club is the only team left to not play in the elements</strong>, as the Columbus Blue Jackets haven’t either, but will play in the 2025 Stadium Series.</p>


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<p>New York has played in four outdoor games and will make its fifth appearance in 2026. Tampa Bay appeared in the 2022 Stadium Series against the Nashville Predators. Whereas the Bruins will play their fifth game, as well in 2026.</p>

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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>‘s Winter Classic</strong> is arguably the most highly anticipated matchup of the season, second only to the <strong>Stanley Cup Final</strong>. While fans are thrilled about this year’s showdown between the <strong>Chicago Blackhawks</strong> and <strong>St. Louis Blues</strong>, they’re also eager to learn where next season’s Winter Classic will take place. <strong>Commissioner Gary Bettman</strong> added to the suspense with a cryptic hint about the location of the iconic outdoor game.</p>



<p>While the Blackhawks play in the franchise’s seventh outdoor game, the most by any organization in the league, <strong>it seems next season’s Winter Classic will feature debuting sides in an unexpected venue</strong>. </p>



<p>This year’s Winter Classic has been the first ever to take place on New Year’s Eve. The past fifteen have either been on New Year’s Day or January 2nd.</p>



<p>While being interviewed prior to puckdrop at Wrigley Field, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman issued a suspenseful statement on the historic’s game upcoming location.<em>“<strong>It’s gonna be unusual, it’s gonna be unique. Some people think that we have lost our minds</strong>,” </em>League Commissioner Gary Bettman stated<em>. </em></p>



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<h2>Battle of Florida Winter Classic?</h2>



<p>Following the <strong>Tampa Bay Lightning and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a></strong>‘ massive growth in the southern market, and along with their immense success in recent years, it’s been rumoured the <strong>NHL might give the two Florida sides the nod for an outdoor matchup. </strong></p>


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<p>However, <strong>the obvious climatic challenges of maintaining an ice rink in Florida</strong>—where winter holds a completely different meaning—have always tempered speculation. Recently, though, these rumors have gained traction, with reports suggesting the league might consider <strong>hosting the Winter Classic at LoanDepot Park in Miami or Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays</strong>.</p>



<p>The latter was significantly impacted by Hurricane Milton, <strong>making the Miami Marlins’ home a logical choice to host the 2025 Winter Classic</strong>. Following Bettman’s statement, rumors have become reality, and it appears the league is embracing the concept of a warmer, ‘Tropical Winter Classic’ for next season.</p>



<p>Bettman said the official announcement is expected for next week, and thus the <strong>utopic Battle of Florida between the Panthers and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning">Lightning</a></strong>, could become a reality and take place outside in the elements on New Year’s Day.</p>



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<h2>Ice concerns</h2>



<p>Building and mantaining an ice rink in Florida is no easy task. The NHL has surely learned its <strong>lesson following the disastrous 2021 Outdoor Games at Lake Tahoe</strong>, where the game took place during the day and the ice melted due to the sun, leading to a multi-hour delay.</p>


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<p>If the league is serious about hosting the Winter Classic in Florida, they must be confident in their ability to pull it off. <strong>In January 2014, an outdoor Stadium Series matchup was successfully held at Dodger Stadium</strong> in Los Angeles. While Florida’s temperatures are even higher than California’s, the NHL can look to that event as a source of encouragement.</p>

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<p><strong>Washington Capitals</strong> goaltender <strong>Charlie Lindgren</strong> made a costly mistake in a recent <strong>NHL</strong> game against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-Lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a></strong>, but he managed to overcome the situation and lead his team to a thrilling <strong>5-4 victory</strong>.</p>



<p>Lindgren’s error, which involved accidentally sending the puck into his own net, put the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/washington-capitals">Washington Capitals</a> at a disadvantage. However, the team fought back, thanks to goals from <strong>John Carlson</strong> and <strong>Tom Wilson</strong>.</p>



<p><em><strong>“You’ve obviously got two choices in that moment: You can either go in your shell or you can go and battle,”</strong> </em>Lindgren said, via <em>ESPN</em>. <em>“It wasn’t fun in the moment, but the guys rallied around me and found a way to get a big win.”</em></p>



<p>Lindgren emphasized the importance of his teammates’ support, which helped him get through the tough moment. <em><strong>“When I made that big mistake, we all pretty much laughed it off,”</strong> </em>Lindgren said. <strong><em>“Even me, I threw that puck out of the rink and kind of chuckled to myself. It was obviously the worst mistake</em></strong><em> I’ve probably ever made in my life in terms of on-ice mistakes. I don’t know what I was thinking… The guys picked me up, and I’ve got a lot of respect for those guys.”</em></p>



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<h3>A Surprising Start for the Capitals</h3>



<p>The Capitals have had an impressive start to the season, ranking among the best teams in the Eastern Conference.<strong> Their win over the Lightning proves their ability to compete with the top teams in the league.</strong></p>


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<p>With a series of important games ahead, <strong>the Capitals will look to maintain their strong momentum</strong> and solidify their position as a playoff contender in the Eastern Conference.</p>



<h2>What’s Next for the Capitals?</h2>



<p>The Capitals have a busy schedule ahead, with crucial matchups against the <strong>New York Islanders </strong>on Friday and the <strong>New Jersey Devils </strong>on Saturday. They’ll also face the San Jose Sharks and <strong>Toronto Maple Leafs</strong> next week. </p>


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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a></strong> suffered a narrow <strong>3-2 overtime loss</strong> to the <strong>Tampa Bay Lightning</strong>, raising concerns among fans and the <strong>NHL</strong> team alike. Captain <strong>Sidney Crosby</strong> expressed frustration with the Penguins’ performance, urging the team to show more intensity and commitment moving forward.</p>



<p>The game was defined by the Penguins’ inability to maintain the pace and avoid costly defensive errors. <strong>Crosby emphasized the need to stay focused </strong>and eliminate unforced mistakes that have hurt the team in key moments.</p>



<p><em>“I think a good example is tonight. Teams are going to push,” </em><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> said via <em>NHL.com.</em> <em><strong>“We’ve got to find a way to elevate. I don’t think we’re trying to sit back. We’ve got to realize that and find ways to get momentum shifts back.”</strong></em></p>



<p>On the other side, the game was highlighted by <strong>Brayden Point’s</strong> stellar performance for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-lightning">Tampa Bay Lightning</a>. Returning to the lineup after an injury, Point scored two goals, including the game-winner in overtime, showcasing his importance to the team.</p>



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<h3>The Challenge Ahead for the Penguins</h3>



<p>The Penguins will need to improve significantly if they hope to secure a playoff spot this season. With stars like Crosby, <strong>Evgeni Malkin</strong>, and <strong>Kris Letang</strong>, the team has the talent to compete with the best. However, consistency and determination must become a priority.</p>


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<p><em>“We have to compete harder,”</em> Penguins coach <strong>Mike Sullivan</strong> said. <em><strong>“We need more guys to compete harder and pay more attention to detail, and we need to take more pride in playing defense.”</strong></em></p>



<h3>Brayden Point’s Game-Winning Performance</h3>



<p>For the Lightning, <strong>Brayden Point</strong> was the difference-maker. His two-goal performance included the <strong>decisive goal with just 1:02 remaining in overtime</strong>.</p>



<p><em>“It took me a little bit just to feel comfortable again, just with the time and space,”</em> Point said. <em><strong>“I made a couple bad turnovers in the first. As the game went on, I kind of started to feel more comfortable out there.</strong> … It’s always a good time to score goals. It felt good.”</em></p>



<p>Point’s return from injury adds a significant boost to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>’s Tamp<strong>a </strong>Bay Lightning as they aim to build on their momentum. Meanwhile, the Penguins must regroup and address their shortcomings to avoid further setbacks.</p>


        

        

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<p><b>Toronto Maple Leafs</b> and <b>Tampa Bay Lightning</b> meet in the <b>2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs</b>. This game will take place <b>at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto </b>. The home team knows what it is to win counting visitors. Here is all the detailed information about this <b>Stanley Cup Playoffs</b> game including the date, time, TV Channel, Live Stream and location.</p>
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<p>The Maple Leafs finished the regular season as the second best Atlantic Division team with a 50-21 record, making them one of four<strong> Eastern Conference teams to win fifty or more games in the current season.</strong></p>
<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning finished the regular season one spot lower than the Maple Leafs, they had a record of 46-30 overall.</p>
<h2>When will Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning be played?</h2>
<p>Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning play for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs <b>on Tuesday, April 18 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto </b>. This will be one of the tightest games of the second day of the playoffs.</p>
<h2>Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning: Time by state in the US</h2>
<p><b>ET:</b> 7:30 PM<br> <b>CT:</b> 6:30 PM<br> <b>MT:</b> 5:30 PM<br> <b>PT:</b> 4:30 PM</p>
<h2>How to watch Toronto Maple Leafs vs Tampa Bay Lightning in the US</h2>
<p>This game for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, Toronto Maple Leafs and Tampa Bay Lightning at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Tuesday, April 18, <b>will be broadcast in the US by</b> <strong><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/lp/StreamTV/?irad=387694&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a></strong> and <b>other options to watch this game in the US are Bally Sports Sun, CBC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, Bally Sports Ohio.</b></p>

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<p>The <strong>Tampa Bay Lightning </strong>may still be the series favorite, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/rangers-mets-yankees-nets-nycfc-the-return-of-new-york-sports--20220530-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New York Rangers</strong></a> are carrying huge momentum going into Game 2 of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/betting/nhl-stanley-cup-winner-betting-combinations-20220601-0036.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NHL Stanley Cup</strong></a> Eastern Conference Final. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/sports/nhl-how-many-times-have-the-new-york-rangers-won-the-stanley-cup-20220509-0034.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rangers</a> fought hard again and took a 6-2 win in a magnetic team performance in Game 1.</p>
<p>The Lightning are hoping to not be caught by surprise again in Game 2, and for the bettor here are some trends to take into account for tomorrow night’s game. The Lightning have gone 51-26 this season when favored on the money line, The Lightning have a 55.2% chance to win the game, the Rangers have been an underdog in 43 games this season, with 21 upset wins.</p>
<p>Whichever way you feel this is going to be a hard-fought series where the Lightning, who defeated Florida by a clean sweep, now have to start to dig deep against a Rangers team that has gone the distance in their previous two series. <strong>Here is what the oddsmakers at <a href="https://mediaserver.betmgmpartners.com/renderBanner.do?zoneId=1664738" rel="sponsored,nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BetMGM</a> are offering for game 2.</strong></p>
<h2>New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Money Line Game 2</h2>
<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning continues to be the favorites at 1.80 but the New York Rangers could be a good bet playing at home and with a lot of momentum at 2.05. Look for the game to be high scoring and the Rangers may steal this one.</p>
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<h2>New York Rangers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game 1 highlights</h2>
<p>Prep for Game 2 by watching the highlights of the first game and how the Rangers worked their magic.</p>
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<p>Bet on how many saves both goalkeepers will have in game 2.</p>
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<p>Coming off a victory last time out, the Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the Dallas Stars (who also won their previous game) on Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET.</p><p>Tampa Bay earned a 5-0 victory at home its last time out on April 10 against the Buffalo Sabres. Ondrej Palat led the Lightning with two points (one goal and one assist).</p><p>Dallas won its most recent game 6-4 on the road over the Chicago Blackhawks on April 10. Roope Hintz led the Stars with three points (one goal and two assists) in that matchup.</p><h2>What time is the Lightning vs. Stars?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Tuesday, April 12, 2022</li><li><b>Game Time:</b> 21:30 ET, 20:30 CT, 19:30 MT, 18:30 PT</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> American Airlines Center</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> ESPN</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Tampa_Bay_Lightning_at_Dallas_Stars-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for the Lightning</h2><ul><li>One of Tampa Bay's top offensive players this season is Steven Stamkos, who has scored 80 points in 71 games (32 goals and 48 assists).</li><li>Victor Hedman has 69 points (1.0 per game), scoring 19 goals and adding 50 assists.</li><li>Brayden Point has scored 27 goals and added 28 assists through 58 games for Tampa Bay.</li><li>Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 2.4 goals against average, and 1523 saves. His .917 save percentage ranks 11th in the league.</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Stars</h2><ul><li>Dallas' Joe Pavelski has totaled 44 assists and 27 goals in 72 games, good for 71 points.</li><li>Jason Robertson's 67 points this season, including 34 goals and 33 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Dallas.</li><li>Hintz has 31 goals and 30 assists, for a season point total of 61.</li><li>Jake Oettinger has a 26-13-1 record this season, with a .914 save percentage (15th in the league). In 42 games, he has 1064 saves, and has conceded 100 goals (2.5 goals against average).</li></ul><h2>Lightning vs. Stars Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Lightning's 237 total goals (3.3 per game) make them the 10th-best scoring team in the league.</li><li>The Lightning have conceded 199 total goals (2.8 per game), ranking seventh in league action for the fewest goals against.</li><li>Their goal differential (+38) makes them ninth-best in the league.</li><li>The 48 power-play goals the Lightning have scored this season (ninth-most in the NHL) have come on 224 power-play chances.</li></ul><ul><li>The Stars' 210 goals on the season (2.9 per game) rank them 19th in the league.</li><li>The Stars have allowed 215 total goals this season (3.0 per game), 15th in the league.</li><li>With a goal differential of -5, they are 20th in the league.</li><li>The Stars have 48 power-play goals (on 216 chances), ninth in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Lightning odds:</b> -148</li><li><b>Stars odds:</b> +126</li></ul><p>If you are looking to watch this game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Tampa_Bay_Lightning_at_Dallas_Stars-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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<p>The Tampa Bay Lightning (43-18-7) host the Toronto Maple Leafs (44-19-5) -- who've won four in a row -- on Monday at 7:30 PM ET.</p><p>Tampa Bay had a 5-4 home loss at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens in its last game on April 2, falling in the shootout 1-0. Nikita Kucherov led the Lightning with three points (one goal and two assists).</p><p>In its last game on April 2, Toronto secured a 6-3 road victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. Morgan Rielly's three points (one goal and two assists) in that matchup led the Maple Leafs.</p><h2>What time is the Lightning vs. Maple Leafs?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Monday, April 4, 2022</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> Amalie Arena</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NHL Network</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Toronto_Maple_Leafs_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for the Lightning</h2><ul><li>Steven Stamkos is Tampa Bay's top contributor with 76 points. He has 32 goals and 44 assists this season.</li><li>Victor Hedman has 19 goals and 48 assists to total 67 points (1.0 per game).</li><li>Brayden Point's season total of 54 points has come from 27 goals and 27 assists.</li><li>Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goals against average of 2.4, and a .919 save percentage (10th-best in the league).</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Maple Leafs</h2><ul><li>Auston Matthews' 51 goals and 37 assists in 63 games give him 88 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.</li><li>Mitchell Marner is pivotal for Toronto's offense with 81 total points (1.4 per game), including 28 goals and 53 assists through 59 contests.</li><li>John Tavares has 24 goals and 41 assists for Tampa Bay.</li><li>Toronto's Jack Campbell is 25-9-4 this season, amassing 1100 saves and giving up 104 goals (2.7 goals against average) with a .914 save percentage (16th in the league).</li></ul><h2>Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Lightning's 226 total goals (3.3 per game) rank 10th in the NHL.</li><li>Defensively, the Lightning are one of the stingiest units in NHL action, allowing 187 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank seventh.</li><li>Their goal differential (+39) makes them ninth-best in the league.</li><li>The 47 power-play goals the Lightning have scored this season are 10th-best in the NHL (on 212 power-play chances).</li></ul><ul><li>The Maple Leafs' 256 goals on the season (3.8 per game) rank them third in the NHL.</li><li>The Maple Leafs have conceded 206 total goals this season (3.0 per game), 17th in the league.</li><li>They have the fifth-best goal differential in the league at +50.</li><li>The Maple Leafs have 54 power-play goals (second-most in NHL) on 181 chances.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Lightning odds:</b> -135</li><li><b>Maple Leafs odds:</b> +113</li></ul><p>If you want to watch the game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Toronto_Maple_Leafs_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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<p>Two teams on streaks will collide when the Tampa Bay Lightning (three consecutive wins) host the Chicago Blackhawks (three straight defeats) on Friday at Amalie Arena in Tampa.</p><p>Tampa Bay won 4-3 at home its last time out on March 29 against the Carolina Hurricanes. Steven Stamkos (one goal and two assists) and Nikita Kucherov (three assists) both had three points for the Lightning.</p><p>Look for all the detailed information about this hockey matchup including the date, time, TV channel and how to live stream it online for free. You can watch this game live in the US at <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Chicago_Blackhawks_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a></p><h2>What time is the Lightning vs. Blackhawks?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Friday, April 1, 2022</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> Amalie Arena</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Networks</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Chicago_Blackhawks_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for the Lightning</h2><ul><li>Stamkos is Tampa Bay's leading contributor with 73 points. He has 30 goals and 43 assists this season.</li><li>Victor Hedman is another of Tampa Bay's most productive contributors through 66 games, with 19 goals and 45 assists.</li><li>Alex Killorn's season total of 51 points has come from 21 goals and 30 assists.</li><li>In 52 games, Andrei Vasilevskiy has conceded 124 goals (2.37 goals against average) and has recorded 1410 saves.</li></ul><h2>Key Players for Blackhawks</h2><ul><li>Patrick Kane's 21 goals and 57 assists in 64 games give him 78 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.</li><li>Alex DeBrincat has made a big impact for Chicago this season with 64 points, thanks to 38 goals and 26 assists.</li><li>Seth Jones has five goals and 40 assists for Tampa Bay.</li><li>Kevin Lankinen has a 4-9-5 record this season, with an .886 save percentage. In 20 games, he has 542 saves, and has conceded 70 goals (3.6 goals against average).</li></ul><h2>Lightning vs. Blackhawks Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Lightning rank 12th in the league with 217 goals scored (3.3 per game).</li><li>The Lightning have given up 181 total goals (2.7 per game), the sixth-fewest in NHL action.</li><li>They have the league's eighth-best goal differential at +36.</li><li>The 45 power-play goals the Lightning have recorded this season (on 207 power-play chances) rank 12th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li>The Blackhawks have 180 goals this season (2.6 per game), 26th in the league.</li><li>The Blackhawks have conceded 237 total goals this season (3.5 per game), 26th in the NHL.</li><li>They have the 27th-ranked goal differential in the league at -57.</li><li>The Blackhawks have 42 power-play goals (on 200 chances), 17th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Lightning odds:</b> -364</li><li><b>Blackhawks odds:</b> +280</li></ul><p>To watch this game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-Chicago_Blackhawks_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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<p>Coming off a victory last time out, the Tampa Bay Lightning will host the New York Rangers (who lost their previous game) on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET.</p><p>Tampa Bay earned a 4-1 victory on the road its last time out on March 16 against the Seattle Kraken. Steven Stamkos led the Lightning with three points (three assists).</p><p>New York's most recent game was a home loss, 2-1, against the New York Islanders on March 17. The Rangers got one point apiece out of three skaters in that outing, including Alexis Lafreniere (one assist) and Jacob Trouba (one assist).</p><h2>What time is Tampa Bay vs. New York?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Saturday, March 19, 2022</li><li><strong>Arena:</strong> Amalie Arena</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> ABC</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-New_York_Rangers_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Key Players for Tampa Bay</h2><ul><li>Stamkos is Tampa Bay's top contributor with 66 points. He has 27 goals and 39 assists this season.</li><li>Victor Hedman has 60 points (1.0 per game), scoring 17 goals and adding 43 assists.</li><li>Alex Killorn has 18 goals and 29 assists for Tampa Bay.</li><li>Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 2.4 goals against average, and 1272 saves. His .919 save percentage is 10th-best in the league.</li></ul><h2>Key Players for New York</h2><ul><li>Artemi Panarin is a leading scorer for New York, with 71 points this season. He has put up 16 goals and 55 assists in 56 games.</li><li>Mika Zibanejad has made a big impact for New York this season with 62 points, thanks to 25 goals and 37 assists.</li><li>Adam Fox has nine goals and 52 assists, for a season point total of 61.</li><li>Alexandar Georgiev has an .892 save percentage (47th in the league), with 536 total saves, while giving up 65 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together an 8-9-2 record between the posts for New York this season.</li></ul><h2>Tampa Bay vs. New York Key Stats & Odds</h2><ul><li>The Lightning's 202 total goals (3.4 per game) make them the ninth-best scoring team in the league.</li><li>Defensively, the Lightning are one of the stingiest squads in league play, allowing 168 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank seventh.</li><li>They have the league's eighth-best goal differential at +34.</li><li>The 38 power-play goals the Lightning have scored this season (on 188 power-play chances) rank 16th in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li>The Rangers have 181 goals this season (3.0 per game), 18th in the league.</li><li>The Rangers' total of 157 goals conceded (2.6 per game) is fourth in the league.</li><li>Their +24 goal differential is 12th in the league.</li><li>With 45 power-play goals (on 167 chances), the Rangers are fourth-best in the NHL.</li></ul><ul><li><b>Tampa Bay odds:</b> -206</li><li><b>New York odds:</b> +170</li></ul><p>To stream this game live from the United States, tune in to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/nhl/?irmp=3119684&irad=409363&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-NHL-New_York_Rangers_at_Tampa_Bay_Lightning-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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