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Lightning game day
Lightning vs.
Predators
Tampa Bay hosts Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Arena. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Tuesday, December 29, 2026
Home matchupTBVSNSH
TBVSNSH7:00 PM ET
Benchmark International Arena
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WhenTue, Dec 29 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBenchmark International Arena
OpponentNashville Predators
Nashville PredatorsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Tampa Bay hosts Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Arena. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Listed on The Spot - MTN · Scripps Sports. Next up: vs. Montreal Canadiens on December 31.
The question to watch
How do the Lightning match up with Predators at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Nashville Predators
Tampa Bay hosts Nashville Predators. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on The Spot - MTN · Scripps Sports.
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Season so far
| NSH | TB | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.14 | 3.23 |
| Shots Against per Game | 28.9 | 24.9 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 88.9 | 77.1 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 8 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 2.93 | 3.69 |
Leaders
- TB · GoalsBrandon Hagel · 8
- TB · AssistsNikita Kucherov · 14
- TB · PointsNikita Kucherov · 18
- NSH · GoalsSteven Stamkos · 8
- NSH · AssistsRoman Josi · 14
- NSH · PointsFilip Forsberg · 17
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