The Monday NHL schedule includes the Florida Panthers (22-11-2) hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning (18-11-2) at Amerant Bank Arena, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Panthers rank third while the Lightning are seventh in the Eastern Conference.
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Panthers vs. Lightning: Dec. 23 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 23, 2024
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Panthers' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.54 | 4th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.09 | 16th |
| Shots | 30.4 | 4th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.7 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 27.27% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.19% | 12th |
Lightning's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.94 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.87 | 13th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.7 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 26.88% | 5th |
| Penalty Kill % | 79.31% | 18th |
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Panthers vs. Lightning Top Players
Panthers
- One of Florida's top offensive players this season is Sam Reinhart, who has put up 45 points in 35 games.
- Matthew Tkachuk is another of Florida's top contributors currently with 35 total points (13 goals and 22 assists) to his name.
- With 33 points through 25 games (10 goals and 23 assists), Aleksander Barkov Jr. has been an important part of Florida's offensive efforts this season.
- As Florida's top goalie, Sergei Bobrovsky has recorded 16 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 64 goals with 549 saves.
Lightning
- Nikita Kucherov's 14 goals and 34 assists in 29 games for Tampa Bay add up to 48 total points on the season.
- Brayden Point is a key piece of the offense for Tampa Bay with 39 total points this season. He has scored 22 goals and added 17 assists in 27 games.
- Brandon Hagel has 37 points so far, including 15 goals and 22 assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy has a .910 save percentage (17th in the league), with 615 total saves, allowing 61 goals (2.4 goals against average). He has compiled a 15-10-1 record this season.
Panthers vs. Lightning Injury Report
Panthers
Jonah Gadjovich: Questionable (Upper Body),
Jesper Boqvist: Questionable (Upper Body)
Lightning
Zemgus Girgensons: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Janis Moser: Out (Lower Body)
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Panthers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/18/2024 | Wild | W 6-1 | Away |
| 12/20/2024 | Blues | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Lightning | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/23/2024 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/28/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/30/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Blue Jackets | W 5-3 | Home |
| 12/19/2024 | Blues | W 3-1 | Home |
| 12/22/2024 | Panthers | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/23/2024 | Panthers | - | Away |
| 12/28/2024 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 12/29/2024 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 1/2/2025 | Sharks | - | Away |