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Lightning Extend Road Trip with Newark Match

The Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the New Jersey Devils on December 11 at 7 p.m. ET. This match will take place at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ, and fans can catch the action on television through The Spot – Tampa Bay 66, along with radio coverage on 102.5 MHz-FM via Lightning Radio 24/7. Additionally, viewers can stream the matchup at TampaBayLightning.com/Stream.

Lightning vs. Devils: Season Series

This matchup marks the final encounter between the Lightning and the Devils for the 2025-26 season. So far, the Lightning hold a record of 1-1-0 against New Jersey, having recently triumphed 5-1 on November 18, after losing 5-3 on October 11.

Key Player Statistics

  • Darren Raddysh leads the Lightning with 4 points in 2 games against the Devils (2 goals, 2 assists).
  • Jake Guentzel has contributed 3 points (3 goals) in the matchups against New Jersey.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy has played both games, achieving a 1-1-0 record with a save percentage of .905.

All-Time Record and Notable Performers

Historically, the Lightning are 46-54-16 against the Devils, with a record of 21-30-8 on the road. Steven Stamkos is the franchise’s all-time leader in points against New Jersey, with an impressive 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists) in 44 games. Active player Nikita Kucherov has 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists) in 29 games against the Devils.

Brayden Point also stands out with 30 points (12 goals, 18 assists) over 24 games. Vasilevskiy boasts a career record of 10-6-1 against New Jersey, containing a .908 save percentage and a goals-against average of 2.72, along with one shutout. Backup goalie Jonas Johansson is perfect against New Jersey with a 2-0-0 record and an .889 save percentage.

Upcoming Games

After this match, the Lightning will continue their schedule with the following games:

  • December 13 at New York Islanders
  • December 15 vs. Florida Panthers
  • December 18 vs. Los Angeles Kings

Fans are also encouraged to participate in the November goal puck auction, which concludes soon. This auction features goal pucks scored by both Lightning players and their opponents, providing a unique opportunity to own a piece of Lightning history from TampaBaySports.com.

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