The upcoming matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Edmonton Oilers promises an exciting contest with both teams looking to solidify their standing in the league. Scheduled for 10 p.m. ET, the game will be broadcasted across multiple networks including CBC, SN, CITY, and TVAS2.
Lightning vs. Oilers: Projected Lineups Revealed
Tampa Bay Lightning Lineup
The Lightning, boasting a record of 42-21-4, have made some adjustments to their lineup:
- Brandon Hagel — Anthony Cirelli — Nikita Kucherov
- Gage Gonclaves — Brayden Point — Jake Guentzel
- Zemgus Girgensons — Yanni Gourde — Pontus Holmberg
- Corey Perry — Nick Paul — Oliver Bjorkstrand
- Darren Raddysh — J.J. Moser
- Emil Lilleberg — Erik Cernak
- Ryan McDonagh — Charle-Edouard D’Astous
Key players for the Lightning include goaltenders Andrei Vasilevskiy and Jonas Johansson. Scott Sabourin and Steve Santini will be scratched, while Declan Carlile, Maxwell Crozier, Victor Hedman, and Dominic James are injured.
Edmonton Oilers Lineup
The Oilers, with a record of 34-27-9, are set to feature the following players:
- Matthew Savoie — Connor McDavid — Zach Hyman
- Vasily Podkolzin — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins — Kasperi Kapanen
- Max Jones — Jason Dickinson — Jack Roslovic
- Josh Samanski — Adam Henrique — Roby Jarventie
- Mattias Ekholm — Evan Bouchard
- Darnell Nurse — Connor Murphy
- Jake Walman — Ty Emberson
Connor Ingram and Tristan Jarry are the expected goaltenders. The Oilers will be missing Spencer Stastney, and several players are injured, including Colton Dach and Leon Draisaitl. Mattias Janmark is also sidelined due to a shoulder injury.
Status Updates
Victor Hedman for Tampa Bay is out; he departed early in a recent game against the Vancouver Canucks. Emil Lilleberg will make his return after missing eight games due to a facial fracture. In Edmonton, Ty Emberson will rejoin the lineup after recovering from an undisclosed injury. There are no current updates regarding Trent Frederic’s status, as he remains out indefinitely.
As this clash approaches, fans will be eager to see how both teams adapt to their lineup changes and the impact on their performance in this critical matchup.
