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Monday's NHL action will see the Tampa Bay Lightning (16-10-2) take on the Toronto Maple Leafs (13-11-4), starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena and broadcast on NHL Network. The Lightning are fifth (with 34 points) and the Maple Leafs 14th (30 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Maple Leafs: Dec. 8 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
- Location: Toronto, Ontario
- Venue: Scotiabank Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.14 | 10th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.61 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.2 | 18th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.1 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 14.77% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.67% | 3rd |
Maple Leafs' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.39 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 23rd |
| Shots | 27.0 | 20th |
| Shots Allowed | 31.4 | 31st |
| Power Play % | 14.08% | 30th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.48% | 13th |
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Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Top Players
Lightning
- A leading offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has recorded 34 points.
- With 17 goals and 12 assists, Brandon Hagel is one of the most important offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 29 points (1.0 per game).
- Tampa Bay's offensive effort is aided by Jake Guentzel's 29 points. He's contributed 14 assists.
- Across 19 games played, Andrei Vasilevskiy has a goaltending record of 11-6-2. During those games, he's allowed 43 goals while recording 464 saves.
Maple Leafs
- William Nylander has racked up 32 points (1.1 per game) for Toronto, with 11 goals and 21 assists in 24 games (playing 17:03 per game).
- John Tavares has helped lead the attack for Toronto this season with 13 goals and 16 assists.
- Matthew Knies' seven goals and 21 assists add up to 28 points this season.
- Anthony Stolarz is 6-5-1 on the season, allowing 41 goals (3.5 goals against average) and compiling 312 saves with an .884 save percentage (52nd in the league).
Lightning vs. Maple Leafs Injury Report
Lightning
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Andrei Vasilevskiy: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Nikita Kucherov: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed),
Brayden Point: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Maple Leafs
Anthony Stolarz: Out (Upper Body),
Marshall Rifai: Out (Wrist),
Brandon Carlo: Out (Lower Body),
Joseph Woll: Out (Lower Body),
Christopher Tanev: Out (Upper Body)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Islanders | L 2-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Penguins | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Islanders | L 2-0 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
Maple Leafs' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Panthers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 12/4/2025 | Hurricanes | W 5-1 | Away |
| 12/6/2025 | Canadiens | L 2-1 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/11/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Oilers | - | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |