NHL action on Thursday features a meeting in Newark, New Jersey between the Tampa Bay Lightning (17-11-2) and New Jersey Devils (17-12-1) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning are fifth and the Devils ninth in the Eastern Conference.
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Lightning vs. Devils: Dec. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Newark, New Jersey
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Lightning's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.13 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.53 | 5th |
| Shots | 27.3 | 19th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 15.22% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 86.46% | 1st |
Devils' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.87 | 22nd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.07 | 18th |
| Shots | 29.3 | 9th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.4 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 22.37% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.05% | 24th |
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Lightning vs. Devils Top Players
Lightning
- A productive offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 36 points.
- With 14 goals and 15 assists, Jake Guentzel is one of the most important contributors for Tampa Bay with his 29 points (1.0 per game).
- With 29 points through 29 games (17 goals and 12 assists), Brandon Hagel has been an important part of Tampa Bay's offensive attack this season.
- As Tampa Bay's top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 11 wins and 6 losses this season while giving up 43 goals with 464 saves.
Devils
- Jesper Bratt's 27 points make him a pivotal offensive option for New Jersey. He has five goals and 22 assists in 30 games.
- Nico Hischier has scored 25 total points (0.8 per game) this season. He has 10 goals and 15 assists.
- Timo Meier has earned 11 goals on the season, adding 12 assists.
- Jake Allen is 8-6-0 on the season, giving up 37 goals (2.5 goals against average) and collecting 365 saves with a .908 save percentage (21st in the league).
Lightning vs. Devils Injury Report
Lightning
Ryan McDonagh: Out (Undisclosed),
Erik Cernak: Out (Undisclosed),
Andrei Vasilevskiy: Out (Undisclosed),
Dominic James: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Victor Hedman: Out (Undisclosed)
Devils
Marc McLaughlin: Out (Undisclosed),
Zack MacEwen: Out (Lower Body),
Brett Pesce: Out (Upper Body),
Jack Hughes: Out (Finger),
Johnathan Kovacevic: Out (Knee),
Timo Meier: Out (Personal),
Evgenii Dadonov: Out (Undisclosed)
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Lightning's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2025 | Islanders | L 2-0 | Home |
| 12/8/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-0 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Canadiens | W 6-1 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Devils | - | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Islanders | - | Away |
| 12/15/2025 | Panthers | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
Devils' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/5/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-0 | Home |
| 12/6/2025 | Bruins | L 4-1 | Away |
| 12/9/2025 | Senators | W 4-3 | Away |
| 12/11/2025 | Lightning | - | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 12/17/2025 | Golden Knights | - | Away |