As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Flyers, hockey fans are eagerly anticipating the matchup on Monday, November 24. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET and will take place at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida.
Matchup Overview: Lightning vs. Flyers
This will be the first meeting between the Lightning and Flyers in the 2025-2026 NHL season. During the season, both teams will clash a total of three times, with the Lightning hosting Philadelphia on Monday followed by two games in Philadelphia on January 10 and 12.
Team Statistics and Historical Context
The all-time record favors the Lightning, who hold a 55-46-13 advantage over the Flyers. On home ice, Tampa Bay boasts a 31-23-4 record versus Philadelphia. Notably, Martin St. Louis is the franchise’s top scorer against the Flyers, achieving an impressive 58 points in 44 games. Among current players, Nikita Kucherov leads with 34 points in 28 games.
Goaltender Performances
- Andrei Vasilevskiy: 15 wins, 4 losses, 1 overtime loss, with a .933 save percentage against the Flyers in his career.
- Jonas Johansson: 0 wins, 0 losses, 1 overtime loss with an .897 save percentage as a Bolt.
Last season, the Lightning had a strong performance against the Flyers, securing a record of 1-0-2 and outscoring them 6-4 over three games. Kucherov stood out with 3 points in those matchups, while Brandon Hagel added 2 points.
Looking Ahead
Following the clash with the Flyers, the Lightning will continue their season with several challenging games:
- Wednesday, November 26: vs. Calgary Flames
- Friday, November 28: at Detroit Red Wings
- Saturday, November 29: at New York Rangers
Special Event: Hockey Fights Cancer Collection
This season’s Hockey Fights Cancer collection is also available for fans. Items can be purchased at Benchmark International Arena and on the official Tampa Bay Sports website, while supplies last.
As fans gear up for the showdown, excitement continues to build around this highly-anticipated game between the Lightning and Flyers.
