The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face the Florida Panthers on Saturday, November 15, at 5 p.m. ET. This matchup will take place at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Fans can catch the game on local television or via Lightning Radio at 102.5 MHz-FM. Additionally, it will be available for streaming on TampaBayLightning.com.
Season’s First Journey to South Florida: Key Matchup Details
This game marks the first of four contests between the Lightning and Panthers this season. Historically, Tampa Bay has a record of 72 wins, 66 losses, and 23 ties against Florida, including a 30-38-11 record on the road. Last season, the Lightning outperformed the Panthers, scoring 12 goals to Florida’s 7 over their four meetings.
Lineup Insights
The Lightning’s lineup for this game features several key players:
- Forwards: Jake Guentzel, Brayden Point, Nikita Kucherov, Brandon Hagel, Yanni Gourde, Zemgus Girgensons, Oliver Bjorkstrand, Boris Katchouk, Gage Goncalves, Curtis Douglas, Jack Finley, Scott Sabourin.
- Defensemen: JJ Moser, Max Crozier, Charle-Edouard D’Astous, Erik Cernak, Emil Lilleberg, Darren Raddysh.
- Goaltenders: Andrei Vasilevskiy, Jonas Johansson.
Player Performance
Steven Stamkos leads the franchise in career points against Florida, holding a remarkable record of 41 goals and 40 assists for a total of 81 points in 67 games. Defenseman Victor Hedman follows suit, accumulating 50 points (7 goals, 43 assists) over 68 games. During the 2024-25 season, both Hedman and Brayden Point co-led the team with five points against the Panthers, showcasing their offensive prowess.
In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy has faced Florida 33 times in his career, with a record of 17 wins and 15 losses, sporting a .911 save percentage. Jonas Johansson contributed notably last season, with a shutout on December 23.
Upcoming Games
The Lightning’s schedule continues following the Panthers game. Their upcoming opponents include:
- Sunday, November 16 vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Tuesday, November 18 vs. New Jersey Devils
- Thursday, November 20 vs. Edmonton Oilers
Special Event: Military Appreciation Collection
Fans attending the game can also check out the annual Military Appreciation collection. This popular merchandise collection is available for purchase at the Benchmark International Arena and online at TampaBaySports.com.
The anticipation builds as the Lightning prepare for this crucial showdown against their in-state rivals, making for an exciting night of hockey in South Florida.
