The Tampa Bay Lightning will host the Chicago Blackhawks for a thrilling matchup this Thursday. Fans can expect a competitive game as both teams aim to bolster their season standings.
Match Details
- Date: Thursday, October 23
- Time: 6:45 p.m. ET
- Location: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- Streaming: ESPN+/Hulu
- Radio Coverage: 102.5 MHz-FM, Lightning Radio 24/7
Team Lineup
Forwards
- Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, Gage Goncalves
- Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, Nikita Kucherov
- Oliver Bjorkstrand, Yanni Gourde, Pontus Holmberg
- Curtis Douglas/Jack Finley, Zemgus Girgensons, Mitchell Chaffee
Defensemen
- Victor Hedman, JJ Moser
- Ryan McDonagh, Erik Cernak
- Emil Lilleberg, Darren Raddysh
- Charle-Edouard D’Astous
Goaltenders
- Andrei Vasilevskiy
- Jonas Johansson
Matchup Stats
This game marks the first meeting of the season between the Lightning and the Blackhawks. Both teams face off again on January 23, 2026, in Chicago.
Historically, Tampa Bay holds a commanding record of 36 wins, 17 losses, and 9 ties against Chicago. This includes an impressive home record of 19 wins, 7 losses, and 4 ties. Notably, defenseman Victor Hedman leads Tampa Bay scoring against the Blackhawks, tallying 35 points in 32 games.
Recent Performance
Last season, the Lightning faced the Blackhawks twice, finishing with one win and one loss, while being outscored 7-5. Nikita Kucherov stood out with 4 points across both games.
Goaltender Jonas Johansson participated in both of last year’s matchups against Chicago, achieving a 1-1 record and posting a 3.08 goals against average. Meanwhile, Andrei Vasilevskiy boasts an unbeaten career record against Chicago with 13 wins and a .930 save percentage.
Upcoming Games
Following the match against the Blackhawks, the Lightning have a busy schedule ahead:
- Saturday, October 25 – vs. Anaheim Ducks
- Sunday, October 26 – vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Tuesday, October 28 – at Nashville Predators
Fans can look forward to an exciting Thursday night as the Lightning look to secure a valuable victory at home against the Blackhawks.
