The upcoming matchup features the Tampa Bay Lightning facing off against the Toronto Maple Leafs. This clash is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on platforms including CBC, SNO, and NHL Network.
Lightning and Maple Leafs Lineup Projections
Tampa Bay Lightning Projected Lineup
- Jake Guentzel — Brayden Point — Nikita Kucherov
- Oliver Bjorkstrand — Anthony Cirelli — Brandon Hagel
- Zemgus Girgensons — Yanni Gourde — Pontus Holmberg
- Scott Sabourin — Connor Geekie — Corey Perry
Defensive Pairings
- J.J. Moser — Darren Raddysh
- Ryan McDonagh — Erik Cernak
- Victor Hedman — Charle-Edouard D’Astous
Goaltenders
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Injury and Scratch Report
- Scratched: Emil Lilleberg, Declan Carlile
- Injured: Gage Goncalves (undisclosed), Dominic James (lower body), Nick Paul (lower body), Max Crozier (core muscle)
Toronto Maple Leafs Projected Lineup
- Matias Maccelli — Auston Matthews — William Nylander
- Matthew Knies — John Tavares — Easton Cowan
- Nicholas Robertson — Max Domi — Dakota Joshua
- Steven Lorentz — Jacob Quillan — Calle Jarnkrok
Defensive Pairings
- Morgan Rielly — Brandon Carlo
- Jake McCabe — Oliver Ekman-Larsson
- Simon Benoit — Troy Stecher
Goaltenders
- Anthony Stolarz
- Joseph Woll
Injury and Scratch Report
- Scratched: Philippe Myers
- Injured: Chris Tanev (groin)
Status Updates
Corey Perry is set to play after arriving in Toronto from Los Angeles early in the day. His acquisition marks his return to the Lightning following a trade with the Kings. Oliver Ekman-Larsson will also rejoin the lineup after being a healthy scratch in previous games.
With both teams looking to solidify their standings, fans can expect an exciting match. The Lightning currently holds a record of 38 wins, 18 losses, and 4 overtime losses, while the Maple Leafs have recorded 27 wins, 25 losses, and 11 overtime losses this season.
